Carrier Procurement Representative - job 1 of 2

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING AN INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY?

Loadsmart is a growth-stage technology company valued at over $1 billion (a true Tech Unicorn)!

We are a collection of industry veterans and user-centered engineers using innovative technology to fearlessly reinvent the future of freight by helping shippers, brokers, warehouses and carriers to move more with less.

With headquarters in Chicago and a globally distributed remote team, Loadsmart continues to attract top talent committed to driving meaningful change. We seek professionals who embody our core values: curiosity, clarity, results, commitment, and teamwork.

We are looking for a motivated Carrier Procurement Representative to join our team! We are seeking a competitive, self-starting, and results oriented candidate that’s unafraid of challenges and ready to help build solutions for some of the biggest companies in the world.

In this role, you will get to develop and nurture new carrier relationships through prospecting, lead generation, and cold calling. You’ll collaborate with our Sales and Operations teams to create and implement solutions for our customer partners. This is an integral role in the operation of our business with significant room for future growth.

Job Type: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Logistics Operations

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

• Be part of our team that has exponentially grown to help further expand the company's carrier network
• Negotiate market-driven rates and ensure shipment on-time 
• Enable our carrier partners and drivers to utilize our cutting-edge online platform to communicate, book and track loads autonomously
• Support Loadsmart’s shippers with customized transportation solutions to support their long-term consistent business
• Drive efficiencies through utilization of best-in-class technology tools

• Strong attention to detail and showcases proactiveness
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in Carrier Procurement/Sales a plus, but not required
• Able to tackle issues head on and create resolution with urgency

WORKING AT LOADSMART:

• Competitive base salaries - we believe in rewarding top talent 

• Extremely competitive Equity package - become a shareholder in our company!

• Loadie Time Off - PTO and sick days without a limit

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans

• 401k Match 

We use AI-powered tools to assist with initial application reviews as part of our hiring process. All evaluations are subject to human oversight, and your information is handled in accordance with applicable data privacy laws.

At Loadsmart, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Loadsmart treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes, including on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

It is the policy of Loadsmart that all offers of employment made shall be contingent upon successful completion of electronic background check(s). These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and conducted by our vendor, pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures of our candidates' specific locale.