Chicago, IL 60604 US
We are seeking a full-time Carrier Manager who is logical, self-motivated, and driven to join our growing team. Carrier Managers source and procure carriers to transport customers' freight to their requested locations. Establishing and maintaining carrier relationships while ensuring on-time pick and delivery will be central to your daily tasks. Carrier Managers are high skilled negotiators and salespeople who thrive in changing environments to adapt to continually changing market conditions
Responsibilities:
Setting up new carriers and ensuring all proper documentation is provided
Develop and maintain carrier relationships and contacts at multiple organizational levels
Procuring carrier capacity to cover Helix freight
Negotiating Van, Flatbed, and Intermodal rates with carriers and clients
Assigning, tracking, and reporting on carrier performance
Ensuring timely pick and delivery of customer freight
Make/receive a high number of phone calls
Other duties as assigned, individual projects or assignments as needed
Requirements:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Six months or more brokerage experience in flatbed or dry van market
Familiarity with DOT trucking regulations
Proficient in using MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Ability to multi-task in a very fast-paced environment
Ability to handle a high volume of phone calls
1-3 years experience working for a 3PL
Experience with Mercury Gate TMS, DAT, Internet Truckstop, and Carrier 411
Market knowledge of truckload lanes and rate fluctuations
Excellent rate negotiation abilities
Excellent work ethic
Pre-Employment Screening: Drug screen and background check required.
Chase Technical is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.
ADA Statement: CHASE Technical is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal employment opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities.