TRANSPORTATION REPRESENTATIVE
Job Field: Travel / Transportation
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $Not stated
JOB SUMMARY:
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Job Opening ID: 4607Job Title: Transportation RepresentativeDepartment: Marketing/SalesJob Category: Administration and SupportOperationsCountry: United StatesState / Province: CaliforniaCity: IrvineFull/Part Time: Full TimeShift: 1st ShiftCompany Overview: Since our incorporation in 1961, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has grown into one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America. We provide safe and reliable transportation services throughout the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. Our ability to supply customized transportation solutions through our four business units (Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, Truck and Integrated Capacity Solutions) has helped us develop a diverse customer base, which includes a large number of Fortune 500 companies. If you want to join a leader in the transportation industry and be surrounded by the best, then J. B. Hunt is the place for you.Job Description: Aggressively markets the J.B. Hunt brand to develop new accounts and secure an established customer base. The main focus is for the solicitation of business from new and existing customers to build business volume according to the business plan. Freight sales are required to meet margin and volume goals as outlined in the branch budget. Works under routine supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES* Markets, services and promotes JBHT's transportation products and services.* Solicit freight from existing customers.* Develops qualified leads and solicits freight from new customers.* Book loads tendered from customers, trace loads as needed and handle any other related duties.* Tracks freight volume by customer.* Maintain and build effective relationships with customers.* Assists internal customers with problems on loads or customers.* Schedule pickup and delivery appointments.* Using electronic means, post information on available trucks and capacity for specific regions.* Position requires full time attendance.Qualifications: * Two to four year degree from an accredited university or up to six months equivalent experience.* Incumbent must be able to handle a fast-paced, stressful work environment.* Transportation experience and the ability to work flexible hours are highly desirable.* Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with customers and employees. * Ability to make decisions in a timely and professional manner, plus have analytical ability, initiative and problems solving ability.
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