Logistics Development Specialist

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Redwood Logistics Full time
Job Overview

Redwood Logistics is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Carrier Development Representative to join our team. As a key member of our Carrier Development team, you will play a crucial role in identifying, sourcing, and developing strong business relationships with service providers to achieve maximum profitability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Expand knowledge of the transportation industry and develop a deep understanding of carrier sales and Redwood operations
  • Build and maintain strategic carrier profiles through research and networking, aligning Redwood truckload sales opportunities
  • Engage carrier partners primarily through phone calls, targeting 80+ dials per day
  • Understand and negotiate freight rates to motor carriers to maximize profitability on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
  • Coordinate available customer freight with available motor carrier equipment, utilizing Redwood's internal postings
  • Provide exceptional service and support to motor carriers to build strong business relationships
  • Track and monitor shipments to proactively address any issues or delays during transit
  • Verify all freight charges, confirm receipt of Bill of Lading, and resolve payables discrepancies prior to final payment to motor carriers
  • Monitor Bill of Lading discrepancies to ensure proper return of commodity, as necessary
Requirements
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Results-driven and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexible and able to change focus quickly to meet market conditions and company needs
  • Sales, foodservice industry, or similar experience a plus
What We Offer
  • Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
  • Opportunity for internal mobility and career growth
  • Employee referral bonus program and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
  • Paid time off, floating holidays, and time off to volunteer and rollover
  • Paid parental leave and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans

Redwood Logistics is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic information, arrest and conviction record, credit history, or any other basis protected by applicable law.



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