Carrier Sales Representative I Job at Covenant Logistics, Chattanooga, TN

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  • Covenant Logistics
  • Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

Launch Your Career in Logistics with Purpose and Pace.

As a Carrier Sales Representative I  at Covenant Transport Solutions, you’ll step into a fast-paced, high-energy environment where relationships, strategy, and hustle come together to move freight across the country. You’ll work side-by-side with a vast network of carriers, build new partnerships from the ground up, and play a key role in driving transportation efficiency and reducing costs for our clients.

You'll be on the front lines—sourcing trucks, negotiating rates like a pro, and ensuring freight gets picked up and delivered on time, every time. No two days are the same, and that’s exactly how you like it. With market conditions constantly shifting, you’ll learn how to navigate pricing trends and capacity swings like a true logistics insider.

At Covenant, we go beyond the broker model. We train you to think like our customers, solve problems before they happen, and exceed expectations at every turn. If you're ready to start your career in a place where you can grow fast, think big, and make an impact—this is it.

Responsibilities:

  • Source and procure carrier capacity to book and ensure execution of committed freight on a spot basis and or in the short term
  • Negotiate rates with carriers on a spot or transactional basis to maximize revenue per load
  • Cultivate relationships with carriers to establish long-lasting partnerships and develop Solutions’ service area
  • Direct oversight of all freight responsible for in transit
  • Initial Driver Information Request
    • Follow Up Driver Information Request
  • Initial Driver Visibility Request
    • Follow Up Driver Information Request
  • Communicate Load Information Change to Carrier
  • Rate (Re) Negotiation
  • Load Tendering to Carrier
  • Rate Confirmation Follow Up
  • Exception Check Calls for Detention, Breakdown, OSD, Delay in Transit, Overweight, etc.
  • Services Check Calls for Lumper, Scale Ticket, Tarps, Reefer Temp, Safety Equip, B&B, Seal, etc.
  • Preliminary Carrier Service Check to Verify Identity in RMIS or Carrier 411
  • Initiate & Monitor New Carrier Onboarding Process
    • Carrier Packet Follow Up
    • Carrier Packet Follow Up Exception
  • Carrier Compliance Rejection Communication
  • Internally and Externally Communicate Decision to Bounce Carrier from Load
  • Same Day Load Coverage
  • Transactional Pre-Booking
  • Inputting Carrier Offers
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Driven and competitive nature
  • Fast paced and able to multitask in a high-pressure environment
  • Ability to take verbal/written instruction and execute with confidence
  • Impressive negotiation skills
  • Team player who can also produce independent results
  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent experience

Competitive Compensation

Covenant’s compensation philosophy’s intent is to use a competitive total compensation strategy to determine the current market value of a position while also considering individual factors such as performance in current position, time in seat of current position, experience, level of responsibility/accountability, and longevity with the company. The system will be objective and non-discriminatory. 

Pay Range: $40,000.63-$62,120.37

Pay Grade: 6

401(k) match, Serious Health Condition Pay

Full Health Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Short & Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Cultural Perks

Casual Dress, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Adoption Assistance and Employee Assistance Program

Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

M/F/Disability/Veteran

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, For contractors, Casual work, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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