Transportation Representative - Chattanooga

Company Description
Founded in 1905, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is one of the largest third party logistics companies in the world. We develop supply chain plans, provide door-to-door transportation solutions, and execute these solutions to meet the needs of our customers. As a global provider of freight services, logistics outsource solutions, fresh produce sourcing, and information services, we operate through a network of over 230 offices in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Australia, and the Middle East. Our services extend to more than 36,000 customers globally, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses in a variety of industries.

Our people are our greatest asset and create a unique corporate culture that has built strong relationships with customers around the world. They execute our tradition of service on a daily basis and take pride in sustaining our dynamic leadership in the transportation logistics industry. You'll feel the energy the moment you step into one of our branches. That energy is what inspires us to find motivated individuals to join us in our quest to find solutions, develop innovative technology, and provide exceptional service to our customers.

Position Description
If you want to be part of an integral and progressive industry, consider an ENTRY-LEVEL position on our Transportation Sales Team. You will first become a transportation and logistics expert. This means learning the ins-and-outs of the industry from the experts, your team members. Armed with the ability to help businesses of all sizes to improve the efficiency and cost of transportation, you'll be helping existing clients expand the use of our Less-than-Truckload (LTL) services as well as securing new business. This requires figuring out the best way to solve your clients' tough supply chain problems. You will then implement your solution, and handle the day-to-day challenges that are presented in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities:

- Account Management: independently manage, service and grow current customer relationships
- Sales: independently establish new customer relationships and closing deals
- Operational Execution: independently source carriers, negotiate rates, problem-solve, manage issues, track load status, and other tasks as required

Required Qualifications:

- Effective communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multitask
- Team oriented
- Decision making skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Growth and sales oriented
- Bachelor's degree

Benefits
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid holidays and vacation, disability insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match, profit sharing, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and the opportunity to prosper in a growing Fortune 500 company.

Equal Opportunity Employer
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=1334201-1867-9249