Top 29 Transportation specialist Jobs in Grimes, Ia

Transportation Carrier Sales Specialist
TMC Transportation —Des Moines, IA
- $47,000 - $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Part-Time Doorstep Trash Collection Specialist - Nights
Valet Living LLC —West Des Moines, IA
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Referral program
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Regional Logistics Operations Specialist
Meta —Altoona, IA
- $115,000 - $163,000 a year
- 6 years
- Oracle
- ERP systems
Local Installation Specialist
J.B. Hunt Transport —West Des Moines, IA
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Home daily
- Home time
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
Airport Safety Management Systems Specialist
Des Moines Airport Authority —Des Moines, IA
- $66,474 - $95,723 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Construction site
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
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Transportation Specialist
Young Women's Resource Center —Des Moines, IA
- $15.00 - $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Office
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Managed Transportation Specialist
Ruan Transportation Management Systems —Des Moines, IA
- Monday to Friday
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Airside Experience Specialist - DSM
Signature Aviation —Des Moines, IA
- Weekends as needed
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Delivery Specialist
O'Reilly Automotive Stores —Waukee, IA
- Full-time
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Driver's License
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
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Professional Drivers
AMBASSADOR MEDICAL TRANSPORT, —Des Moines, IA
- $15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Local
- Flexible schedule
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Delivery Driver / Electrical Solutions Specialist
Quanta Services —Des Moines, IA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Delivery Driver / Electrical Solutions Specialist
Ampacity, LLC. —Des Moines, IA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Professional Mover
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving —Clive, IA
- $30 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- No experience needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- On-the-job training
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Overnight Fuel Delivery Specialist
Juiced Fuel Nebraska & Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- $18 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Professional Mover / Driver
Adamantine Spine Moving —Urbandale, IA
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Professional CDL-A Drivers Wanted OTR/Regional
Clive Transportation Inc —Clive, IA
- $57,000 - $90,000 a year
- Part-time
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Passenger ride along program
- Fuel card
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Part-Time Doorstep Trash Collection Specialist – Mornings – Pickup Truck Required
Valet Living LLC —Des Moines, IA
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Referral program
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Transportation Carrier Sales Specialist

TMC Transportation -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$47,000 - $52,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Gym membership
Employee stock ownership plan
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Phone communication
Customer service
Bachelor's degree
Attention to detail
Desktop applications
Data interpretation
Computer skills
Outbound calling
Achieving sales targets
Business

Full Job Description

TMC Transportation is the nation’s largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. If you’re seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our Destination of Excellence.

Starting pay range is $47,000.00 -$52,000 with uncapped commission.

TMC Offers:

Competitive Salary with uncapped commission
Comprehensive Benefit Package
401(k) Plan
Employee Ownership through ESOP
In-depth training for your success
Generous vacation package
Growth opportunities

TMC Transportation has an immediate full-time opening for a Carrier Sales Specialist working out of our office in Des Moines, IA.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of a Carrier Sales Specialist involves sourcing carrier capacity, managing carrier relationships, arranging pick-up and delivery appointments with carriers and customers, working with Sales and Customer Service to provide transportation solutions for customers various needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Capacity Sourcing:

Initiate proactive calls to carriers to secure capacity for loads and build relationships.
Use outbound calls to resolve capacity shortages, negotiate rates, and address performance issues.
Cold call potential carriers to expand the network and ensure regional coverage.
Utilize data-driven insights to assess availability and identify potential capacity matches.
Collaborate with team members to secure capacity for time-sensitive 'Hot' shipments.

Routing Guide Development and Maintenance:

Create and maintain routing guides in the Transportation Management System (TMS) for efficient coverage operations.
Collaborate closely with carriers to define and communicate expectations related to routing guides.
Monitor the execution and efficiency of routing guides within the Transportation Management System (TMS).

Region Ownership:

Take ownership of a designated region as the primary point of contact for all outbound shipments.
Drive capacity development initiatives within the assigned region to ensure seamless logistics operations.
Proactively cover loads originating from the region, optimizing service efficiency and reliability.

Market-Driven Rate Negotiation:

Negotiate rate terms with carriers based on current market conditions for competitive and mutually beneficial agreements.
Stay informed about industry trends, pricing dynamics, and market fluctuations influencing transportation costs.
Collaborate with carriers to establish flexible and responsive rate structures.

Service Excellence:

Monitor and ensure on-time pickup and delivery of shipments as per established schedules.
Communicate effectively with carriers to enforce service level expectations and address performance concerns.
Proactively identify potential delays and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate impact.
Implement in-transit tracking systems to monitor the real-time location of shipments.
Monitor Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) to provide timely updates to stakeholders.

Carrier Compliance and Fraud Prevention:

Utilize various monitoring systems to confirm carriers' compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Ensure the acquisition of high-quality capacity while proactively preventing fraud and double brokering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Marketing or relevant work experience
Possess a motivated and high energy attitude
Fluent in computer applications
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to handle multiple tasks and thrive in a highly dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to meeting and exceeding expectations.
Self-driven and motivated to achieve targets and goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical requirements and work environment described is representative of those present while performing the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to sit and use telephone and computer, simultaneously, for extended periods
Must be able to speak and hear clearly in a high volume telephone environment.

TMCLOG

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Gym membership
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Experience:

Sales Negotiation: 1 year (Required)
carrier sales : 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Des Moines, IA 50321: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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transportation specialist jobs in grimes, ia

Transportation Carrier Sales Specialist

Part-Time Doorstep Trash Collection Specialist - Nights

Regional Logistics Operations Specialist

Local Installation Specialist

Airport Safety Management Systems Specialist

Transportation Specialist

Managed Transportation Specialist

Airside Experience Specialist - DSM

Delivery Specialist

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Delivery Driver / Electrical Solutions Specialist

Delivery Driver / Electrical Solutions Specialist

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Professional CDL-A Drivers Wanted OTR/Regional

Part-Time Doorstep Trash Collection Specialist – Mornings – Pickup Truck Required

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