Carrier Manager

A and Z Trucking is expanding and searching for our next team member! We have an immediate opening for an Experienced Carrier Manager for our Raleigh, NC location. Candidates will need Strong 3PL experience and Excellent Carrier Negotiation skills.

We are a family-owned company with a strong team environment. Our goal is to make A&Z the last job you'll need to search for. We offer competitive wages, the opportunity for monthly bonuses, and a great benefits package. Established in 2003, A&Z Trucking has become a leading and trusted provider of transportation logistics solutions, and we are growing! We pride ourselves on providing the very best customer service and are structured to do just that! We want our employees to succeed and empower them to do so.
 

We are seeking a highly skilled Carrier Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in managing freight operations. In this position, you will oversee negotiations, freight contracts, pricing, and transportation planning to ensure seamless logistics and route optimization. You will excel at building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing exceptional service, and streamlining operations to enhance customer satisfaction. Your expertise in sales and lead generation, combined with a deep understanding of freight operations, will drive new business opportunities and contribute to the organization’s profitability. If you have proven skills in account management, logistics planning, and pricing strategy, we invite you to bring your talents to our dynamic and fast-paced team.

Join our team and be a key player in the dynamic world of logistics and transportation!
 

Direct Experience is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal operations and carrier partners to ensure timely transportation of freight to ensure customer satisfaction
• Build strong relationships with trucking company key contacts (i.e., owner operators, dispatchers and drivers)
• Maintain constant contact with carriers to secure additional truck capacity and manage existing business agreements
• Resolve problems and issues quickly by working with all parties to determine and implement the best solutions
• Provide exceptional service to carriers, partners and customers
• Develop and grow existing carrier relationships, leveraging those relationships for an increase in business and referrals
• Support the sales department with timely cost quotations, transit times and availability.
• Stay informed about market conditions, competitor activities and other factors impacting the transportation industry.
• Establish new carrier relationships through lead generation, cold calling, referrals, etc.
• Prevent common errors by ensuring details are communicated and tracked accurately and timely
• Drive continuous process improvement to gain efficiency in operations and communications across the organization
• Utilize industry software, company portals and all other electronic tools available to manage and optimize carrier capacity and relationships.