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US Foods, Inc.

Carrier Sales Representative

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Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
61 - 90 days
Locations
1 location in Illinois
Job locations
Illinois
Career field
Sales and Related

About the program

The Carrier Sales Representative will source, secure and manage carriers to support new and existing Gampac customers. This includes daily conversations about freight lanes, rates and building long-term relationships with new strategic carrier partners.

Jobs this program prepares you for

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.RELATIONSHIPSInternal: Work with other carrier sales associates to ensure coverage of US Foods/Gampac’s shipments.External: Develop relationships with multiple carriers outside of US Foods.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Positions are on the job training with employment pathway upon completion of SkillBridge program.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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