About the role

  • Carrier Sales Representative sourcing and managing carrier capacity for DSV freight operations. Building strong carrier partnerships for reliable transportation solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Source, negotiate, and secure carriers and drivers to cover available freight in a cost-effective and service-focused manner.
  • Manage daily dispatch operations, ensuring accurate communication of shipment details to carriers.
  • Track and monitor shipments from pickup through delivery, providing timely updates to internal teams and customers.
  • Collect and verify all carrier documentation for on-time shipment closeout and billing.
  • Build, develop, and maintain long-term carrier relationships to strengthen capacity reliability and responsiveness.
  • Collaborate with Account Managers to provide operational support, pricing input, and customer updates as needed.
  • Assist with customer service and account management functions to ensure consistent communication and successful delivery performance.
  • Stay informed on current market conditions, rate trends, and seasonal fluctuations to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Generate new carrier leads and onboard qualified partners to expand DSV’s carrier network.
  • Proactively identify and resolve shipment or service issues, using sound judgment and effective problem-solving.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in logistics, freight brokerage, or customer service (3+ years preferred).
  • Minimum 1 year of carrier sales experience with a focus on drayage (3+ years preferred).
  • Strong understanding of transportation and drayage operations, including carrier regulations and best practices.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint); advanced Excel skills preferred.
  • Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
  • Strong negotiation, persuasion, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
  • Analytical thinker with strong mathematical aptitude for pricing and rate analysis.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements

Job title

Carrier Sales Representative

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$70,500 - $80,500 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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