Transportation Sales Representative

Company Description : Founded in 1905, C.H Robinson Worldwide, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, is a multi-dimensional company headquartered in Minneapolis, MN with 5,000 employees in over 170 branches worldwide.  CHRW is the largest provider of third party transportation logistics services in North America. In addition, CHRW is the world's largest trader of fresh fruits and vegetables.  CHRW is one of the few US based third-party logistics providers with the capability to arrange and manage transportation using all modes, on a worldwide basis.  The culture at CHR is driven by the people. We promote an atmosphere rich in entrepreneurial spirit, where people take the opportunity to be creative, share ideas, and have ownership in CHR, their careers, and the future. CH Robinson, C H Robinson, C H Robinson

 

Position Description: This is an entry-level position within our Transportation Sales Team.  In this position, you will provide C.H. Robinson's logistics services to businesses with diverse transportation needs.  You will be in daily contact with customers of various sizes, building relationships, problem solving and assessing their needs. You will solicit new business from shippers, as well as source equipment from more than 25,000 contracted carriers to accommodate each client's needs via truck, rail, ocean liner and air cargo. The role is three-dimensional; it involves buying, selling and customer service.

 

Accountabilities:

· Manage shipper and carrier relationships

· Negotiate rates

· Source carriers

· Generate business leads

· Track load status

 

Required Qualifications:

· Effective communication skills

· Strong customer service skills

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to multi-task

· Team oriented

· Decision making skills

· Problem solving and analytical skills

· Growth and sales oriented

 

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelors degree or equivalent industry experience

 

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