Now Hiring - Professional Services Carrier Sales Representative in Lenexa, KS

Carrier Sales Representative

The Carrier Sales Representative is responsible for sourcing and procuring carrier services, using on the spot sales and negotiation skills while always focusing on growing long-term relationships and the financial goals of the organization. And the best thing is, there is plenty of room for advancement.

Joining our team means you will:
become trained working directly on a small team.
be working in a fast-paced environment.
be empowered to make decisions that affect the success of the business.
be on a path to growth without any hard tenure requirements.

If you think the above sounds promising here a few more details about candidates that succeed:

• possess a determination to "grab the bull by the horns"
• enjoy the thrill of handling many things at once
• like a boisterous environment
• find excitement in working with new people everyday on the phone

Role & Responsibility

• Build long standing relationships with new and existing, carriers and co-workers to support our customer needs
• Continual sourcing of new carrier partners and existing underutilized carrier partners
• Find capacity and coverage for all shipments
• Accountable for tracking and tracing all pickups and deliveries
• Resolving service issues and failures while working with management team
• Strong negotiation skills to help minimize our transportation spend
• Assist support departments as needed

Skills & Ability

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form
• Understanding urgency and time critical operations to support the needs of the business
• Highly motivated (driven to succeed), competitive, personable and outgoing
• Must possess strong communication, decision making, time management, presentation, sales and negotiation skills
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to research solutions to difficult issues
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects at once
• Ability to work as an individual while also supporting, and being supported by, a team
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited Experience needed

Preferred Software and Technology applications

• Google Business Suite
• Word, Excel
• TMS (Transportation Management Software)
• DAT, Carrier411, Truckstop

Sims Global Solutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Employment is contingent on background screening.

Company Summary:
Sims Global Solutions is a team of industry experts who have worked with or for just about every carrier available today and have an invaluable wealth of knowledge to help take your career to the next level. With our extensive network of the industry’s top carriers, fulfillment solutions, and leading-edge Transportation Management Software, our customers get expertise on adaptive shipping solutions with regular, real-time updates on their shipments and those are just a few reasons why they keep coming back. Our commitment to service goes beyond the customer, we are dedicated to making the work experience at Sims Global world-class as well. Our brand new 28,000 sq/ft building provides a fun and collaborative work environment, as well as a 3,000 sq ft workout center equipped with everything you would need to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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