Job Description

Work with the Industry Leader!

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.
What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptiAonal performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.

Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Generate and convert leads and deliver rapid and profitable growth, while leveraging and improving Knight's resources, relationships, and market position.

• Identify opportunities to maximize revenue by collaborating with other lines of business to deliver best transit solution to customer (LH, IM or Logistics).
• Solicit freight from customers and prospects to drive rapid and sustainable growth.
• Monitor, bid and handle awarded freight by working with designated department personnel.
• Review contracts with existing customers and identify opportunities to solicit additional revenue.
• Serve as an extension of sales to increase customer business and opportunities by brokering to outside service providers.
• Provide quotes to customers for potential new lanes of business.
• Maintain focus on key performance indicators, reports, metrics and methods for ongoing measurement of customer performance and departmental success.
• Monitor Logistics Email Box and marketing campaigns to ensure timely lead follow-up and best-in-class customer service.
• Monitor and trace shipments from pick up to delivery, proactively notifying the customer of service issues. Research and code all applicable service failures.
• Maintain current reporting, contact information and key account notes through appropriate websites or other CRM tool(s).
• achieve outbound calls frequency objectives.
• Anticipate and facilitate problem resolution on all shipment issues to meet or exceed total satisfaction of customers and service providers.
• Assist designated department personnel with collection issues upon request.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• Previous sales experience required.
• Transportation industry and/or 3PL knowledge preferred.
• Bachelors' in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Bachelors' or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Must be results oriented.
• Must possess exemplary telephone skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and purpose.
• Must be able to collaborate with others on team and across business functions.
• Must be able to adapt to ever changing situations.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite tools.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.