SUMMARY
Aggressively markets the J.B. Hunt brand to develop and secure an established carrier base to build capacity according to the strategic plan. The position purchases transportation services by qualifying potential contractors and finalizing agreements. Ensures all booked freight is covered using both internal assets and external resources. Works under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures customers freight is picked up and delivered using safe, reliable carriers.
- Develop and manage a network of outside carriers to ensure adequate capacity for their assigned market.
- Negotiate with carriers to meet margin requirements and ensure maximum profitability.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and adequate service levels where freight is picked up and delivered using safe, reliable carriers.
- Manage all freight in transit by obtaining adequate updates from carriers/drivers to monitor movement and ensure on time delivery.
- Meets or exceeds margin and revenue goals for their assigned branch.
- Solicit new sales by developing leads and cold calling potential customers.
- Position requires full time attendance.
Qualifications
- Two to four year degree from an accredited university or up to six months with JBHT or similar office experience and/or training.
- Must be able to handle a fast-paced, stressful work environment and be on-call as needed.
- Transportation experience and the ability to work flexible hours are highly desirable.
- Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with customers and employees.
- Ability to make decisions in a timely and professional manner, plus have analytical ability, initiative and problems solving ability.
Benefits
J.B. Hunt offers employees a comprehensive menu of benefits. Designed for flexibility to meet individual employee's needs, our benefits programs allow employees the option to select coverages that meet specific family situations.
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Life Insurance Programs
- Business Casual Dress Code
- Free Health Coaching and Wellness Program
- And many more
Conditions of Employment
Employment is conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, reference verification, and background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
M/F/D/V, Drug Screen Required
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