LTL Sales Coordinator

Petpals Group Inc
  • Ontario, CA
  • Full-time
6 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

LTL Sales Coordinator
 
Location: Ontario, CA (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 10% domestic travel required
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 401(k)
 
About Petpals Group Inc.
Petpals Group Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of innovative pet products. We are committed to delivering quality products and exceptional service to our retail partners and customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented LTL Sales Coordinator to support transportation operations and expand our freight services business.
 
Position Summary
The LTL Sales Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships, coordinating Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments, generating freight quotations, and supporting transportation sales growth. This role serves as a liaison between customers, carriers, warehouse operations, and internal departments to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely freight movement. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, results-driven, and knowledgeable in transportation and logistics operations.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
  • Identify and pursue new LTL freight opportunities through prospecting, referrals, and customer outreach.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
  • Prepare and provide accurate freight quotes based on customer requirements.
  • Follow up on quotes and sales opportunities to secure new shipments and accounts.
  • Assist in achieving monthly sales and revenue goals.
  • Maintain customer records, sales activities, and pipeline information in company systems.
Customer Service & Account Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for transportation-related customer inquiries.
  • Provide shipment tracking, transit information, freight rates, and service updates.
  • Respond promptly to customer concerns and resolve service-related issues.
  • Develop long-term customer relationships to support retention and account growth.
  • Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through responsive and professional service.
 Transportation Coordination
  • Coordinate daily LTL shipments with approved carriers and logistics providers.
  • Schedule freight pickups and deliveries while ensuring service requirements are met.
  • Monitor shipment status and proactively address delays or service disruptions.
  • Prepare and maintain shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs) and shipment records.
  • Ensure compliance with customer requirements and company procedures.
Carrier Management
  • Obtain and compare carrier rates to secure competitive pricing and service levels.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with LTL carriers and transportation partners.
  • Evaluate carrier performance related to cost, service quality, and delivery reliability.
  • Assist with freight claims, service issues, and billing discrepancies.
  • Support carrier negotiations and routing decisions when needed.
Reporting & Administrative Support
  • Maintain accurate shipment, customer, and carrier records.
  • Track transportation activity, revenue, and account performance.
  • Prepare reports related to sales activities, shipment volume, and freight spend.
  • Support management with transportation planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Sales, Warehouse, Customer Service, Operations, and Accounting teams.
  • Assist with inventory movement and transportation planning.
  • Support company initiatives designed to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
  
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics, freight coordination, customer service, or sales support.
  • Strong understanding of LTL shipping and transportation terminology.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Approximately 10% travel required, primarily within the United States for customer visits, sales meetings, and trade shows.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Career Growth and Development Opportunities

Numbers & Facts

LocationOntario, CA
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Billing Recordsunmatched
  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
  • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
  • Customer Service Managementunmatched
  • Customer Service Operationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Professional Servicesunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Revenue Growthunmatched
  • Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Sales Pipelineunmatched
  • Sales Prospectingunmatched
  • Sales Supportunmatched
  • Shipping Documentsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Track Customer Issuesunmatched
  • Trade Showsunmatched
  • Transportation Planningunmatched
  • Transportation and Logisticsunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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