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Location: Texas

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Entry Level Transportation Sales Representative - Shreveport
Job ID:
7397
Location: USA-LA-Shreveport

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular



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Company Description
At C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. our roots run deep. In 1905, Charles Henry Robinson started a small produce brokerage that developed the traditions and standards of service that shaped the Fortune 500 Company we are today. As a global provider of multimodal transportation and produce services, we are headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN and operate through a network of more than 8,350 employees in more than 230 offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, South America, Australia, and the Middle East. We are the largest third party logistics (3PL) company in North America, and our services extend to more than 35,000 customers globally, ranging from other Fortune 500 companies to small businesses in a variety of industries.

Our people are our greatest asset and create a unique corporate culture that has built strong relationships with customers around the world. They execute our tradition of service on a daily basis and take pride in sustaining our dynamic leadership in the transportation logistics industry. You'll feel the energy the moment you step into one of our branches. That energy is what inspires us to find motivated individuals to join us in our quest to find solutions, develop innovative technology, and provide exceptional service to our customers.
Position Description
If you want to be part of an integral and progressive industry, consider a position on our Transportation Sales Team in Shreveport, Louisiana. You will first become a transportation and logistics expert. This means learning the ins-and-outs of the industry from the experts, your team members. Armed with the ability to help businesses of all sizes to improve the efficiency and cost of transportation, you'll be securing new business and helping existing clients expand the use of our services. You'll also collaborate with the team on pricing decisions, the selection of suppliers and timing of shipments. You may also handle operational execution which includes sourcing carriers, negotiating rates, problem solving and managing issues.
Responsibilities
- Manage shipper and carrier relationships
- Negotiate rates
- Source carriers
- Generate business leads
- Track load status
Required Qualifications
- Effective communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multi-task
- Team oriented
- Decision making skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Growth and sales oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent industry experience
Benefits
Competitive base salary with monthly and annual bonus incentives. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid holidays and vacation, disability insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match, profit sharing, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and the opportunity to prosper in a growing Fortune 500 company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer




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