Carrier Onboarding Representative - Confidential Client
The Carrier Onboarding Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for sourcing, screening, and onboarding independent carriers to expand the company's transportation capacity. This role involves evaluating carriers against safety and insurance standards, maintaining strong carrier relationships through proactive outreach and marketing, and meeting departmental goals for capacity growth and financial returns. The position requires effective communication and negotiation skills to build a robust carrier pipeline and support Confidential Client's supply chain operations.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Trade & Construction.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This full-time Carrier Onboarding Representative will engage external carriers to grow and maintain a qualified carrier network for the Confidential Client. Primary responsibilities include:
- Assist with gathering and validating required carrier documentation to expedite onboarding.
- Track and qualify new carrier leads that could develop into working relationships to increase external capacity.
- Meet or exceed departmental targets for outbound calls, capacity growth, and financial returns.
- Explain the carrier approval process and maintain accurate status updates in the outsource capacity/qualification database.
- Evaluate prospective carriers’ eligibility, including insurance and safety requirements, using prescribed qualification processes and carrier-management tools (e.g., Safersys) in coordination with internal safety teams.
- Create and deliver marketing materials and sales presentations to communicate partnership benefits and drive carrier enrollment.
- Build and maintain relationships via cold-calling, email outreach, and online databases to maintain a pipeline—focus on developing relationships with larger carriers and negotiating mutually beneficial terms.
What We’re Looking For
Minimum qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–2 years of relevant professional experience (sales, recruiting, operations, or related).
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
- 1–2 years of direct sales or recruiting experience.
- Experience in transportation, logistics, or carrier relations.
- Familiarity with carrier qualification tools and safety/insurance compliance.
Other important notes:
- This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
- Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law. Applicants should advise if they need assistance during the hiring process.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay: $54,691 per year (estimated).
- Factors that may affect starting pay include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications.
- This role may be eligible for annual bonuses or incentive pay based on performance and business metrics.
- Typical benefits for full-time roles with the Confidential Client (subject to eligibility) may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (vacation and sick leave) and paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Location & Work Type
- Location: Lowell, AR
- Employment type: Full-time, on-site (Lowell area)
About Our Client
Confidential Client is a major organization operating in the Trade & Construction sector with nationwide operations and opportunities for career growth. They seek high-energy, forward-thinking professionals who want to help scale and diversify carrier capacity while supporting a large logistics network.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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