DoD SkillBridge: Carrier Sales Representative Job at US Foods, Inc., Des Plaines, IL

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  • US Foods, Inc.
  • Des Plaines, IL

Job Description

This application is only available to active-duty service members eligible to participate in a DoD SkillBridge Internship. The service member must be within the last 12 months of their active-duty contract. This is an unpaid, non-benefit eligible internship position in partnership with the DoD SkillBridge program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engaging carriers to sell freight and developing relationships with new and existing carriers in support of our customer base
• Interviewing and capturing data regarding carrier’s preferred lanes and network to find opportunities to collaborate
• Negotiating rates with carriers
• Booking, tracking, and updating loads using both our internal TMS system as well as various customer portals.
• Retrieving/Uploading BOLs/PODs and other documents from Carriers
• Distributing Comchecks for Lumpers, fees, etc...
• Researching and identifying new carriers, including new carrier set-ups via RMIS
• Daily contact with carrier base, developing a managed carrier portfolio of “owned carriers”
• Assisting in maintaining knowledge of market trends and updating regional pricing
• Effectively communicating updates to Account Manager and teammates
• Resolving carrier conflicts that occur in-transit
• Other duties as assigned by manager

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

SUPERVISION:
• Carrier Sales Representative will report to either the Branch Manager or Operations Manager depending on which Gampac location employed at. No Direct Reports

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Work with other carrier sales associates to ensure coverage of Gampac’s shipments

External: Develop relationships with multiple carriers outside of US Foods

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:
• HS diploma or GED required
Related Experience/Requirements:
• Must possess a minimum of 1 year of experience at 3PL or freight brokerage or other relevant area.
• Basic understanding of brokerage operations and geographic freight markets

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Must be proficient in MS Office and have ability to navigate through various web-based systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to pass background investigation

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Internship,

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