Carrier & Account Transport Operations
On-siteLyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Job Summary
Build contractual relationships and negotiate spot market commitments with carriers by calling on interest generated from customers. Apply trucks to loads for both contractual and transactional commitments while ensuring customer load requirements are met on committed and ad-hoc shipments. Resolve problems by identifying issues, seeking input to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions. Research new carriers in the marketplace, generate leads, and maintain growing relationships with carrier accounts to identify collaboration opportunities. Identify backup carriers for critical situations and study market trends and seasonality. Make truck offers to Capacity teams within the network.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience in a road freight role
- experience as a freight forwarder
- Commercial experience
- Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
- Entrepreneurial character
- international mindset
- Strong ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate, and influence others
- Proactive and problem-solving mindset
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to thrive under deadlines
- work in a team environment
- delivering independent results
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