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This position is hybrid which means the work is completed onsite two days per week from our corporate office in Rosemont as well as remotely.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  • Engaging carriers to sell freight and developing relationships with new and existing carriers in support of our customer base• Interviewing and capturing data regarding carrier’s preferred lanes and network to find opportunities to collaborate• Negotiating rates with carriers• Booking, tracking, and updating loads using both our internal TMS system as well as various customer portals.• Retrieving/Uploading BOLs/PODs and other documents from Carriers• Distributing Comchecks for Lumpers, fees, etc...• Researching and identifying new carriers, including new carrier set-ups via RMIS• Daily contact with carrier base, developing a managed carrier portfolio of “owned carriers”• Assisting in maintaining knowledge of market trends and updating regional pricing• Effectively communicating updates to Account Manager and teammates• Resolving carrier conflicts that occur in-transit• Other duties as assigned by manager***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***SUPERVISION:• Carrier Sales Representative will report to either the Branch Manager or Operations Manager depending on which Gampac location employed at. No Direct ReportsRELATIONSHIPS:Internal:  Work with other carrier sales associates to ensure coverage of Gampac’s shipmentsExternal:  Develop relationships with multiple carriers outside of US FoodsQUALIFICATIONSEducation/Training:• HS diploma or GED requiredRelated Experience/Requirements:• Must possess a minimum of 1 year of experience at 3PL or freight brokerage or other relevant area.• Basic understanding of brokerage operations and geographic freight marketsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:  • Must be proficient in MS Office and have ability to navigate through various web-based systems• Strong interpersonal and communication skills• Attention to detail• Ability to pass background investigationThis role is also eligible for Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.  To review available benefits, please click here: