has been disrupting the status quo of the traditional freight broker experience while quietly transforming the industry. We are a technology-enabled third-party logistics (3PL) brokerage run by passionate industry experts. Our strong financial backing and top-tier portfolio of customers are only a few of the reasons Zengistics is one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry. Utilizing our innovative transportation management software, we consistently deliver world-class service and peace of mind to our customers.
As a key player in the transformation and modernization of this trillion-dollar industry career opportunities at Zengistics are limitless!
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of the transportation industry and kickstart your career in logistics. You will shadow and work alongside successful, tenured, sales representatives who know the job inside and out. You will also train and work directly with our Sales & Account Management team and watch how they handle every detail of moving our customer's freight. Finally, you will get in on the action and interact with our carrier partners.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Generating, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with carrier partners to grow relationships
Partner with senior members of the operations team to quote rates to customers and confirm freight specifications
Prospect and identify decision makers at target customer companies
Unearth new sales opportunities and turn them into long-term partnerships
Identify, mitigate, and resolve potential operational delays and obstacles
Work accurately and effectively as part of the Zengistics team to make sure our customers and carrier partners are delighted with the experience of working with us!
Place and receive calls with customer contacts, dispatchers, dock managers, shipping coordinators, and truck drivers
Document communication to ensure transparent and efficient carrier operations
Collect important paperwork from shippers and carriers
Tracking and tracing shipments and deliveries of our customer's freight
Requirements
Entrepreneurial-minded and eager to take initiative
Competitive, coachable, and self-motivated
An organized professional with exceptional time management skills
An excellent communicator with the ability to build powerful relationships
Technology savvy and capable of using multiple software platforms simultaneously
Able to communicate effectively via email and phone
Preferably a college graduate with a BA/BS degree
Commute to the office located in downtown Austin 4 days a week
Benefits
Earn a competitive salary and commission package
Outstanding Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
Employer paid Life Insurance and LTD
Flexible PTO
Matching 401k program
The opportunity to be a part of a driven, professional and committed team focused on success
If all of this resonates with you and you'd like the opportunity to interview with Zengistics, don't hesitate to apply today!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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