Pump Cargo Carrier Sales Representative Remote · Full time

Pump Cargo is looking for an energetic and driven Carrier Sales Representative to join our growing team.

About Pump Cargo

Pump Cargo is a top-tier freight brokerage service built by a team of industry veterans with decades of grit, grind, and impressive growth records that literally helped build the industry. We respect and protect your cargo so highly that we put it in our name. Your shipments get delivered on time and on budget by hands-on, accountable humans with the help of state-of-the-art technology to predict and prevent delays.

Description

In this role, you’ll build and manage strong partnerships with carriers, negotiate competitive rates, and ensure freight moves efficiently and on time.  This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys negotiating and relationship-building and has a passion for the logistics industry.   


What You Do: 


  • Source, negotiate, and secure carriers to move freight across various lanes and regions for our customers. 
  • Develop and maintain lasting relationships with carrier partners to ensure dependable capacity and top tier service. 
  • Negotiate competitive rates while maintaining profitability and service quality. 
  • Expand our carrier network by identifying, qualifying, and onboarding new carrier partners. 
  • Ensure all carriers meet compliance and safety standards, including insurance and performance requirements. 
  • Track shipments proactively and communicate updates to internal teams. 
  • Coordinate with sales and operations teams to resolve any delivery or service issues. 


What You Have: 


  • 2 - 3+ years of experience in a carrier sales role in a third party logistics or supply chain environment. 
  • Proficiency with logistics software such as TMS (Transportation Management Systems), DAT, Carrier 411, etc. 
  • Strong negotiation skills and proven experience securing reliable capacity. 
  • Proactive communication skills with excellent problem solving abilities.  
  • Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to handle multiple loads at once. 
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. 
  • Self-motivated and goal-oriented with the ability to work on a remote team. 
  • Knowledge of freight, shipping methods, and supply chain processes.