Capacity Sales Representative

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Schaumburg, IL, USA
In-Office
Junior
Transportation
The Role
Support account managers by maintaining carrier relationships, negotiating rates and schedules, ensuring carrier compliance, analyzing service-level data, researching loads, reporting client requests, and escalating performance issues to Carrier Relations Manager.
Summary Generated by Built In

Build Carrier Relationships. Find Solutions. Keep Freight Moving.

Armstrong Transport Group is looking for an experienced Capacity Sales Representative who knows that strong carrier relationships are about more than covering today's load.

You'll use your market knowledge, negotiation skills, and carrier network to secure reliable capacity, protect margin, and keep freight moving. You'll work closely with Account Executives, agents, and internal teams while developing carrier relationships that create repeat capacity and support continued growth.


What You'll Accomplish

● Develop carrier relationships that create reliable, repeat capacity

● Source and secure capacity across Armstrong's freight network

● Negotiate competitive carrier rates while balancing service, margin, and customer expectations

● Use market knowledge, carrier data, and technology to make informed coverage decisions

● Partner with Account Executives and agents to solve capacity challenges

● Monitor carrier performance and proactively address service issues

● Contribute to monthly load-volume goals and the continued growth of Armstrong's carrier network


What You'll Bring


Required Qualifications

● 2+ years of experience in carrier sales, capacity, brokerage operations, or a related transportation role

● Experience sourcing capacity and negotiating carrier rates

● Strong understanding of freight markets, pricing, and carrier operations

● Proven ability to develop and maintain carrier relationships

● Ability to manage high freight volume and prioritize in a fast-moving environment

● Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills


Success Characteristics


We're looking for someone who is:

● Competitive and results-driven

● Resourceful and proactive

● Relationship-focused

● Resilient under pressure

● Motivated by finding solutions when capacity gets difficult


Why Armstrong?


Relationships Matter

Build carrier partnerships that go beyond a single transaction and create reliable, repeat capacity.


Performance-Based Earnings

Our Capacity Sales commission structure rewards production, providing increased earning potential as monthly load volume grows.


A Nationwide Platform

Work within an established transportation organization supporting more than 150 independent agent offices, backed by technology, carrier data, and a broad freight network.


Recognized Culture

Armstrong has been recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top Workplace.


Benefits

Armstrong offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

● Medical, dental, and vision coverage

● Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

● Paid Time Off (PTO)

● Short- and long-term disability coverage

● 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match


Benefits are effective on the first day of the month following your hire date.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Armstrong Transport Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based upon legally protected characteristics.

Skills Required

  • Ability to build strong inter-professional relationships
  • Experience working with carriers and operational knowledge in telecommunications
  • Experience in analyzing data and communicating information to the appropriate party
  • Ability to analyze and prioritize multiple projects and issues in a fast-paced environment
  • Minimum of 2 years of previous professional work experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, NC
481 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Armstrong Transport Group provides logistics solutions for an evolving marketplace. With a multi-modal carrier network, logistics experts, and reliable customer service, Armstrong is your one-stop-shop for logistics, regardless of location or capacity.

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