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Description:

-Source and identify reliable carriers to expand our network and meet client transportation requirements.

-Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, fostering trust and effective collaboration.

-Negotiate freight rates and contract terms with carriers, ensuring competitive and cost-effective solutions.

-Manage carrier performance, including tracking on-time delivery, service quality, and compliance.

-Continuously monitor market conditions, industry trends, and carrier capacity to proactively address any potential challenges.

-Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and load boards to identify and match available freight with suitable carriers.

-Coordinate with the operations team to ensure seamless execution of transportation services and resolve any issues or exceptions that arise.

-Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of carrier contracts, rates, and service agreements.

-Provide exceptional customer service by promptly responding to inquiries and keeping clients informed on shipment status and updates.

-Collaborate with the sales team to support business development efforts, including prospecting and lead generation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Must have Carrier Sales experience, NOT Customer

Freight brokerage and logistics operations experience is nice to have

Experience working with other trucking companies

Minimum years of experience - 1 year

Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.

Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.