Carrier Manager

Allen Lund Company, LLC

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Brokerage, Cargo/Freight, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Employee Retention, Fast Food, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Sales, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago
 

Our Story 

With $1,000 in his pocket, Allen Lund made the brave decision to start his own transportation
brokerage company. It was 1976, when Allen Lund Company formally opened the first office in
Los Angeles. Now, we have 42 offices and continue to grow!

We are always looking for exceptional people to join our fast paced, challenging, team-oriented
work environment. Our culture fosters personal growth and commitment both in and out of the
office. Our diverse workforce is key in delivering outstanding customer service and our
commitment to our industry are main components of our unmatched reputation. We hold true the
value of hiring, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. Our management
provides an open and innovative environment that promotes professional and personal growth.
This is why one half of our employees have been with ALC for over 10 years! 

Why we’re Awesome!!

  •  Inclusive company culture
  •  Training and Development
  • Competitive Compensation
  •  Unparalleled Benefits & Wellness (we mean really good)!
  •  401k with a generous match
  •  Career Growth Opportunities
  •  Transfer Opportunities
  •  Share in Company ownership
  •  Employee Recognition program


We are looking for a Carrier Manager to join our team! Carrier Managers will assist the General
Manager with coaching and will provide direction for the Carrier Sales Representatives. They are
the middlemen that prospect, contract, secure, and establish relationships with carriers to move
truckload and LTL volumes of dry, refrigerated, and flatbed cargo. They provide a knowledge
base for all parties in the exchange of goods. Because of the nature of the job, Carrier Managers
are frequently required to make themselves available outside of regular work hours. Carrier
Managers will uphold the set processes, procedures, and protocols established to qualify and
match the correct carrier for a shipment based on the service required.

You Will:

  •  Be responsible for developing and increasing profitable volume with existing and newly acquired carriers
  •  Use strong relationships to understand carriers’ business to qualify them better and gain knowledge of lanes serviced
  •  Deliver exceptional customer service
  •  Contact and build relationships with carriers
  • Increase capacity for specific projects and lanes
  • Increase the overall capacity for the office and company
  •  Update customers with critical information
  • Uphold the company standard following the company principles of Customer, Company, Office


Skills and Experience

  •  Minimum of 3 year's experience in Freight Brokerage/customer service
  •  Excellent and effective communication skills 
  •  Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic
  •  Ability to quickly process information and make decisions
  • Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills, and ability to handle conflict
  •  Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  •  College degree or equivalent experience highly desired
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment


Join us in making a difference! Allen Lund Company is an equal opportunity employer,
dedicated to diversity.

 


 

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About the Company

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Allen Lund Company, LLC

The Allen Lund Company is a national 3rd party freight broker with nationwide offices and over 400 employees. We work with shippers and TL & LTL carriers across the country providing transport for dry, refrigerated (specializing in produce), and flatbed freight. Additionally, the Allen Lund Company has a Logistics division, ALC Logistics. Established in 1976, the Allen Lund Company has always maintained an exceptional reputation amongst shippers and carriers as a premiere freight brokerage, exceeding expectations on even the most challenging projects. The company consistently earns a Four-X rating with Blue Book and a Four-Star rating with Red Book Credit Services. These are the highest ratings a company can receive for business ethics, financial strength, and credit practices. A further indication of ALC’s dependability and reliability is the company’s inclusion in the Platinum Performance Program established by TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association) and in 2010, Allen Lund Company was named Best Broker by NASTC (National Association of Small Trucking Companies).

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Transportation and Warehousing
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.allenlund.com/