Logistics and Inside Sales

2 days ago

Kamloops BC VC N, Canada Universal Freight & Transportation Inc Full time

Freight Dispatcher

Looking for a new career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you friendly, sales oriented and enjoy meeting new people? Are you looking for a long-term career with a growing company? We have the perfect opportunity for you

Universal Freight & Transportation Inc is a logistics company that provides trucking solutions to a solid base of customers within Canada and the United States. Universal Freight can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to apply their current skills in an industry that provides a fast paced and challenging environment.

As a Freight Dispatcher you will handle all aspects of our customers' transportation needs. You will be responsible for selling our customers on our services, finding and securing the best carriers to move their freight and managing all aspects of the move. This position will sharpen your communication skills and attention to detail. Your sales abilities and account management are important assets.

You will learn the basics, such as our phone system and dispatch software, while simultaneously assisting with our payables department and our dispatch coordinator. From there, we introduce dispatching and logistics, where you begin using your sales and account management skills to build your customer base.

The successful candidate must be:

  • Charismatic and energetic with strong communication skills
  • Competent in working independently
  • Diplomacy in handling and confronting issues.
  • Proven sales ability with account management experience

These previous experiences will help you excel in this role;

  • Customer service
  • Outside sales
  • Telemarketing
  • Retail sales
  • Auto sales
  • Retail management

Job Duties:

  • Basic admin duties, including accounts payable and reception duties.
  • Dispatch coordinating for several senior members.
  • Providing broker assistance to senior staff.
  • Receiving, dispatching, and assigning transportation orders to carriers based on client demands and service requirements.
  • Qualifying and negotiating rates with carriers.
  • Making sales calls and growing customer relationships.

Job Requirements:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced setting.
  • Strong negotiation and sales skills.
  • Organized, self-motivated and strong attention to detail.
  • Previous freight/logistic experience is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Post-secondary education is an asset.
  • Must be local to Kamloops, BC.

Wage dependent on experience.

Apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this position.

Universal Freight & Transportation is an equal opportunity employer.

Work remotely

  • No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Vision care

Application question(s):

  • Are you legally allowed to work in Canada? What is your status in Canada?

Experience:

  • sales: 1 year (preferred)
  • Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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