Sr Carrier Onboarding Representative

Job Title:

Sr Carrier Onboarding Representative

Department:

Supply Chain

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Florida

City:

Orlando

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for working with external third parties to market, source, solicit, and screen potential independent carriers. In addition to ensuring prospective carriers meet minimum contracting conditions including safety and insurance requirements of J.B. Hunt and the DOT, the incumbent will be responsible for helping develop strategies related to team goals in order to increase capacity and financial growth through effective carrier relationship management.   

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with gathering necessary items from carrier to expedite the onboarding process

• Train and mentor Carrier Acquisition Representatives particularly new hires or junior team members

• Track leads for new carriers that could develop into a working relationship to drive external capacity growth

• Explain the process to be an approved carrier and maintain status of activity in the qualification process within the company's outsource capacity database

• Evaluate and determine whether prospective carriers meet minimum contracting conditions including insurance and safety requirements of J.B. Hunt and the DOT through a prescribed qualification process utilizing carrier management tools such as Safersys and internal partners such as Corporate Safety

• Develop strategy related to departmental goals for outbound calls, financial returns, and/or capacity growth

• De-escalate issues from the Carrier Acquisition Representatives in relation to the carrier onboarding process

• Create and deliver marketing materials and sales presentations to communicate and demonstrate the value and benefits of our diversified business model for carriers to partner with the J.B. Hunt network in order to increase carrier base. Acts as a subject matter expert for carrier marketing action plans

• Build relationships via cold-calling, email, and online databases with potential carriers by explaining the value of carrying with J.B. Hunt in order to create and maintain a pipeline of contacts. Responsible for developing relationships with carriers base and managing relationship negotiation. Travel to customers may be up to 50%

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 2-3 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, Marketing or Communication with 2-3 years of direct sales experience

• Experience in a sales position
• Experience in recruiting
• Experience in the transportation industry
• Knowledge of J.B. Hunt

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Business Communications, Bachelors: Marketing, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Business Administration, Sales

Certifications:

Job Opening ID:

00634594 Sr Carrier Onboarding Representative (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.