Specialized Services Representative

at Echo Global Logistics in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

At Echo, we foster a culture that promotes continuous learning, innovation, and personal development. Apply today and grow with Echo!
As a Specialized Services Representative, you are on the sourcing side of the brokerage, finding capacity to move Partial / Shared Truckload and Dedicated Small Vehicle shipments. You will gather and evaluate multiple service options to provide solutions to Echo's customers. You will develop strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. As you advance your sales skillset, there will be opportunity to take your career to the next level!
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Identify, source and procure new carrier capacity
Establish internal relationships within Echo to expand your book of business
Evaluate pricing and service levels across multiple providers to provide most efficient cost and transit options
Manage execution across entire life cycle of shipments to ensure high levels of customer service
Utilize data driven resources to make informed buying decisions
Navigate Echo's proprietary software to manage daily operational load management tasks
Skills & Qualifications:
Strong work ethic
Driven and competitive nature
Strong customer service and relationship building skills
Strong problem solving and decision making skills
Quick learner with ability to multi-task
High level of interpersonal skills
Ability to negotiate, empower and influence others
Able to work both independently and in a team setting

7-week paid Training Program
We are committed to invest in our employee's professional development and career growth with an industry leading training program! It is our mission to give you the tools and resources needed to succeed. Carrier Development Representative will complete classroom training, an apprenticeship program and an in-house continuous education program.

Work environment/physical demand's summary:
This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.#LI-RJ1

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.