Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator

Company Mission, Vision, & Culture:  At LRT Solutions, we are dedicated to providing logistics solutions that inspire the confidence of our partners. As an asset-based brokerage with 200 trucks and 500 trailers, we provide services and solutions that others simply can't. Our company DNA is to think big while never losing our start-up hustle, hunger, and energy.

Job Description: Our Logistics Coordinator will join our results-driven team and play a pivotal role in securing optimal carriers at competitive rates and ensuring timely delivery of our customers' goods. Success in this position hinges on your ability to cultivate and expand relationships with transportation companies, empowering them to optimize their fleet operations. As your network expands, so will your earning potential. This dynamic role seamlessly blends inside sales, account management, and operational prowess, all aimed at meeting and exceeding our customers' diverse shipping requirements.

Benefits: 

• Competitive commission structure
• Paid Training
• Ample Opportunity for upward mobility and leadership opportunity
• Full list of Health & Wellness benefits including; medical, dental, vision, FSA, DCFSA, life insurance, critical illness, and short-term disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Responsibilities:

• Develop new and nurture existing carrier relationships through lead generation, cold calling, and referrals.
• Build strong connections with key stakeholders at trucking companies, including owner-operators, dispatchers, and drivers.
• Collaborate across teams to swiftly identify and implement effective solutions for any issues that arise.
• Maintain constant contact with carriers (average 75-100 touch points/day) to secure additional truck capacity and manage existing business agreements.
• Provide exceptional customer service to both carriers and customers, fostering long-lasting partnerships.
• Ensure accurate and timely management of shipment details in the system, maintaining data integrity and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Logistics experience preferred but not required. 
• College Degree preferred but not required.
• Persuasive, motivational, and influential skills to effectively negotiate with others.
• Ability to thrive under deadlines, drive results, multi-task, and work with a sense of urgency.
• Capable of working independently while also fostering collaboration across different departments within the company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information.
• Maintains a positive and flexible attitude in an ever-changing environment with shifting priorities.
• Being detail-oriented is of the utmost importance.