Venture Logistics

Brokerage Carrier Sales Representative

Venture Logistics  •  Jacksonville, FL (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

LOGISTICS FOR THE INDUSTRIOUS

At Venture, we help our clients deliver their products, their promises, and their potential every day. If you believe in delivering great customer service, value partnership, and are always looking for a challenge, we’d like to meet you.

As a Brokerage Carrier Sales Representative at Venture Connect, you will be responsible for overseeing all in-transit shipments while working directly with carriers to move our customer’s freight in the most economic and efficient way possible. Our best coordinators are aggressive, energetic problem solvers who thrive in our fast-paced work environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

  • Tender shipments in a manner that optimizes and consolidates loads to meet customer demands and maximize efficiency and profit.
  • Track and Trace Shipment Progress and update customers on the status of loads.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing carriers.
  • Negotiate rates with carriers and assign drivers to loads, to make sure shipments pick up as scheduled.
  • Follow-up and communicate status of shipments to ensure on-time customer delivery requirements are met.
  • Proactive communication with account representatives and sales representatives regarding issues and updates.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

  • Exercise decision-making abilities.
  • Post freight on websites when needed, to ensure visibility to carriers.
  • Reliability to be able to fill in on other boards and assist in operations duties, if needed, for coverage and/or volume needs.
  • Load maintenance- work with other departments to resolve pending issues, close loads that have delivered, call applicable parties to collect load-related paperwork. (Including assisting Billing, CSR & Sales Reps with carrier related calls.)
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)

  • General Computer Skills - typing, emailing, faxing.
  • Answering phones.
  • Ability to stay focused in a busy loud environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Office

OTHER INFORMATION

  • The essential job functions and major job functions are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform.
  • s may be changed or revised by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion.

BENEFITS:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Opportunity for career advancement
  • Generous Vacation / Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with company match from day 1
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee’s employment relationship with the Company is at-will.

Venture Logistics

About Venture Logistics

Venture is the full-service logistics partner for those for whom improvement can’t stop, business won’t stop, and who are overly-dedicated to over delivering.

Business can be unpredictable and filled with risk. But we believe that the journey is less daunting with an expert by your side. At Venture, we partner with our customers to deeply understand their business and drive success through complete logistics solutions. From trucking to supply chain optimization, we have the assets and the know-how to help you get ahead—including national services like:

VENTURE TRANSPORT

• Company-Owned, Asset Based Logistics

• Dedicated Fleets/Operations

• Regional, Over-the-Road Transportation

VENTURE CONNECT

• Truckload and Partial Truckload

• Less Than Truckload

• Expedited Freight

• International and Intermodal Freight Management

• Flatbed Transportation

VENTURE SOLUTIONS

• Supply Chain Optimization and Consulting

• Transportation Management

• Consolidation and Warehousing

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Year Founded
1993
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