Carrier Sales Representative Job at Allen Lund Company, LLC, Des Moines, IA

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  • Allen Lund Company, LLC
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Our Story 

 

With $1,000 in his pocket, Allen Lund made the brave decision to start his own transportation brokerage company. It was 1976, when Allen Lund Company formally opened the first office in Los Angeles. Now, we have 41 offices and continue to grow! 

We are always looking for exceptional people to join our fast paced, challenging, team-oriented work environment. Our culture fosters personal growth and commitment both in and out of the office. Our diverse workforce is key in delivering outstanding customer service and our commitment to our industry are main components of our unmatched reputation. We hold true the value of hiring, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. Our management provides an open and innovative environment that promotes professional and personal growth. This is why one half of our employees have been with ALC for over 10 years! 

 

Why we’re Awesome!!

  • Inclusive company culture
  • Training and Development
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Unparalleled Benefits & Wellness (we mean really good)!
  • 401k with a generous match
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Transfer Opportunities
  • Share in Company ownership
  • Employee Recognition Program
 

We are looking for a Carrier Sales Representative to join our team!  The Carrier Sales Representatives will learn to prospect, contract, secure, and establish relationships with carriers to move truckload and LTL volumes of dry, refrigerated, and flatbed cargo. Carrier Sales Representatives will uphold the set processes, procedures, and protocols established to qualify and match the correct carrier for a shipment based on the service required. This position requires a great deal of independent thought, organization, analytic skills and strong communication. If this is you, or you like a challenge– let’s talk.

 

You will

  • Build loads 
  • Set up carriers 
  • Update/check calls 
  • Schedule pick-up and delivery appointments 
  • Update customer systems 
  • Update customers with critical information
  • Develop and increase profitable volume with existing and newly acquired carriers 
  • Use strong relationships to understand carriers’ business to qualify them better and gain knowledge of lanes serviced 
  • Deliver exceptional customer service 
  • Contact and build relationships with carriers 
  • Increase capacity for specific projects and lanes Increase the overall capacity for the office and company 
  • Uphold the company standard following the company principles of Customer, Company, Office
 

Skills and Experience

  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent and effective communication skills 
  • Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic
  • Ability to quickly process information and make decisions
  • Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

 

Join us in making a difference! Allen Lund Company is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity.


 

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work,

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