Carrier Sales Representative (US Shift, WFH)

WE'RE HIRING: CARRIER SALES REPRESENTATIVE (OUTBOUND)

Are you passionate about logistics, sales, and building strong business relationships We're looking for a driven and results-oriented Carrier Sales Representative to join our client's growing team!

Our client, Vako Logistics, is seeking someone who can confidently connect with carriers, negotiate competitive rates, secure reliable capacity, and help ensure freight moves efficiently.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy outbound sales, and have a knack for negotiation and relationship-building, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Proactively source and qualify carriers through load boards, internal databases, referrals, and outbound calls.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with reliable motor carriers.
• Negotiate competitive freight rates while balancing profitability and service requirements.
• Match available freight with carrier capacity and secure timely load bookings.
• Coordinate with carriers regarding load details, pickup and delivery updates, and shipment tracking.
• Monitor shipments and proactively address delays, service issues, and other operational concerns.
• Maintain accurate carrier, load, and shipment records in CRM and TMS platforms.
• Collaborate with internal sales, operations, dispatch, and pricing teams to ensure efficient freight coverage.
• Meet performance targets related to outbound calls, load bookings, carrier performance, and profitability.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of experience in carrier sales, freight brokerage, 3PL operations, logistics coordination, or a related transportation role.
• Experience negotiating freight rates, booking loads, and building carrier relationships.
• Strong outbound calling, communication, negotiation, and objection-handling skills.
• Comfortable making high-volume cold calls and developing new carrier partnerships.
• Knowledge of transportation modes, freight operations, and market dynamics.
• Familiarity with TMS platforms, DAT, Truckstop, Carrier411, SAFER, MacroPoint, or Project44.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, resilient, competitive, and capable of working independently.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in freight brokerage or asset-based/non-asset-based 3PL environments.
• Familiarity with dry van, box truck, intermodal/drayage, or specialized freight.
• An established network of carrier contacts.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity

Join a dynamic logistics environment where your negotiation skills, relationship-building abilities, and drive for results can make a direct impact on daily operations and business growth.