Logistics Coordinator

Q Carriers is a family-owned, Minnesota-based logistics company.

We are growing our business and looking for an experienced freight carrier representative/broker to join our fun, dynamic, energetic and successful team!

The focus of this job is making connections with people, motivating and inspiring them to achieve results.

Poise and an engaging, empathetic communication style based on natural warmth and enthusiasm is the key to achieving the goals of this job.

The work involves driving toward results by enrolling the commitment and buy-in of others.

While the job requires strong initiative and self-direction, results are only achieved with and through people.

A sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated is the foundation for designing and implementing interactive communication and decision-making processes.

Knowledge and skill in how to successfully influence and persuade others by understanding how their individual needs and motivations link to goals is essential.

The job requires a high degree of “selling”, whether of ideas and policies within the organization, or products or services in the marketplace.

The job environment is fast paced and results oriented.

While there is urgency to goal achievement, responsibility for the achievement of results needs to be shared and effectively delegated when necessary.

Initiating projects and processes beyond established organization practices will often require training and developing others, and enlisting their support by using a “selling” rather “telling” communication style.

A self-confident, extroverted style that can enliven, engage and positively impact individuals and groups is essential.

The job has variety of tasks and is dynamic and changing.

Because goals and desired results can quickly change, the job requires regularly meeting and pro-actively establishing relationships with new groups.

The ability to understand, quickly react and motivate others to adapt to the changing organization environment is a critical key to success.

In general, the core of this position requires a motivated and motivating team builder and organization developer.

In this role, you will be responsible for finding capacity and negotiating rates to move freight for customers.

Duties include gaining and utilizing market knowledge to maximize profit, creating a carrier base, problem solving on behalf of the carriers and customers, negotiating tactics and ensuring adequate capacity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Load Capacity
Contact, negotiate and secure carriers for available/open loads
Maximize each load by negotiating with carriers to ensure proper profit margins
Utilize tools to gain market knowledge and maximize margin
Communicate important market information and activity to rest of team and management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients
Answer phone calls and requests from drivers, customers and carriers
Be willing and able to make cold calls to generate and develop leads
Field internal and external emails/phone calls regarding loads in transit and provide accurate updates as needed
Bid on spot freight and aid in contract opportunities
Carrier On-boarding
Fill out and digitally house new broker packets
Request certificate holders with our Insurance company if needed
System Training
Access and knowledge on both Asset and Logistics McLeod Transportation Management System modules
Project 44
DAT
Sonar
Power BI and Microsoft 365
Behaviors/Skills Critical to Success in this Position
Consistently demonstrates commitment and support for the Q Carriers vision, mission and values
Eager to learn and assist all team members when needed
Excellent computer skills, with a willingness to learn/master Project 44, McLeod and Office 365 programs
Organized, accurate, thorough and efficient in managing daily tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve them in a timely way
Dependable with an ability to prioritize and plan work activities to use time effectively
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay
Work Location: One location