Carrier Sales Representative in Chicago, IL at Capstone Logistics LLC

Date Posted: 3/28/2023

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Full-Time
  • Location:
    640 North La Salle Drive
    Chicago, IL
  • Job Type:
  • Experience:
    Not Specified
  • Date Posted:
    3/28/2023
  • Job ID:
    7610

Job Description

Shift:

Compensation:
Competitive

Carrier Sales Representative - April Start Date




About Capstone:


Capstone is your partner-obsessed, data-driven, results-oriented transportation solutions provider. As the freight management division of Capstone Logistics, a billion-dollar supply chain entity spanning 550+ facilities across North America and handling over 6 million shipments per year, we deliver an exceptional end-to-end client experience through deep supply chain expertise, innovative technology, and a national-reaching carrier network. From inbound logistics to last mile delivery, our integrated solutions serve a wide range of partners that require high-touch service. Additionally, we offer transportation bid management software for cost benchmarking, optimized mode selection, carrier sourcing, RFP hosting, and more.



Capstone has been named a Top Freight Brokerage Firm based on net revenue by Transport Topics and recognized by Food Logistics as both a Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider and a Top Software & Technology provider.



Are you data driven, results oriented, and client obsessed? We're looking for sharp, ambitious, and enthusiastic candidates to join our team. We've built a high-energy, positive environment with opportunities to elevate our people through mentorship and talent development programs, upward mobility, and community involvement. Work-life balance is important to us, so we offer an in-office gym, professional learning seminars, paid time off, and more.





What you'll master:


Carrier Sales Representatives provide reliable, cost-effective transportation solutions for Capstone's network of shipping customers. Some specific job duties include, but are not limited to:



  • Prospect and on-board quality carriers to handle our growing volume of shipments

  • Negotiate pricing with carriers on both the spot and contracted levels

  • Establish and nurture relationships within your network

  • Build and deepen internal relationships with client-facing teams to grow your book of business

  • Leverage Capstone technology to focus on relationship building and higher-level sales strategy



 

What we're looking for:



  • At least 1 year of inside or outside sales/logistics experience

  • Bachelor's degree preferred

  • Strong negotiation skills

  • Good understanding of fundamental business concepts

  • Team-oriented player with a positive energy

  • Responsible self-starter

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

  • Highly motivated to succeed

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills




What we bring to the table:



  • Downtown Chicago location

  • Competitive salary & uncapped commission potential

  • Ability for upward mobility

  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

  • PTO & paid holidays

  • 401(k) company match

  • Philanthropy events

  • Casual dress code

  • Corporate workout facility

  • Sponsored intramural sports

  • Free FOOD! Including breakfasts, free lunch Fridays, snacks, cold brew coffee & tea on tap, and more!


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Capstone Logistics, LLC is part of The Transportation and Logistics industry which has been designated a "Critical Infrastructure Segment". As a "critical infrastructure industry" worker in the Transportation and Logistics industry, associates are considered exempt from local restrictions such as curfews, shelter-in-place orders, and other mobility restrictions when reporting to, returning from, or performing his or her work functions.

JOB ID:CAP7610