
Independent Sales Agent
Concept Logistics
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Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Develop and maintain customer relationships to secure freight opportunities.
- Negotiate rates and prepare rate confirmations and other required documentation.
- Coordinate the full shipment lifecycle from booking through delivery, ensuring service expectations are met.
- Communicate proactively with customers and carriers to resolve service issues.
- Maintain accurate shipment and client records in accordance with compliance and confidentiality requirements.
- Coordinate and oversee freight movements including order entry, dispatching, tracking, and load completion.
- Support collections efforts related to freight charges when necessary.
- Represent Concept Logistics professionally in all client and carrier interactions.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience as a sales agent in the supply chain/logistics industry.
- Established, transferable book of business required.
- Strong understanding of carrier operations, dispatching, and rate negotiation.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Tremendous character with high levels of integrity.
- Ability to grow and manage long-term client relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage business development efforts.
- Access to a reliable computer, internet connection, and business tools required.
Benefits
- Operational support including carrier vetting, compliance, and back-office assistance.
- Access to established carrier network and pricing resources.
- Cutting edge technology and TMS platform access.
- Commission-based earning potential.
- Transparent reporting and settlement processes.
- A collaborative partnership environment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
rate negotiationorder entrydispatchingtrackingload completionfreight documentationshipment lifecycle managementcollections efforts
Soft Skills
communicationorganizationalproblem-solvingintegrityrelationship managementindependent operationbusiness development