BlueGrace Logistics

Manager, Carrier Sales - Chicago, IL

BlueGrace Logistics$70K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-5+ years of experience in freight sales as a carrier sales representative
  • Preferred prior experience in people management
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and managing carrier portfolios
  • Strong knowledge of pricing strategies and bid package processes
  • Fundamental understanding of load board management

Responsibilities

  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of Carrier Sales Representatives
  • Oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance management of team members
  • Establish a team culture focused on urgency, accountability, and ownership
  • Enhance carrier relationships to improve pricing, service reliability, and coverage speed
  • Define and prioritize carrier development initiatives including onboarding and niche markets
  • Analyze market and capacity trends to adapt regional strategies
  • Collaborate with customer sales on pricing strategies and load board priorities

Benefits

  • Opportunities for team leadership development
  • Access to technology and data to enhance operational efficiency
  • Collaborative work environment with other business units
  • Regular performance reviews to track team development
  • Flexibility in managing team dynamics and strategies
Full Job Description
Job Summary

As we expand our Carrier Sales leadership in Chicago, were looking for an experienced Manager, Carrier Sales to lead and develop a team of Carrier Sales Representatives, with real ownership over the carrier relationships and team performance that drive that growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead your team

  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of Carrier Sales Representatives, from ramping new hires to building senior reps into future leaders
  • Own hiring, onboarding, and performance management for your team, including regular one-on-ones and monthly performance reviews
  • Set the tone for the team: urgency, accountability, and ownership over the freight in your region

Drive carrier network strategy

  • Build and strengthen carrier relationships to improve pricing consistency, service reliability, and coverage speed
  • Direct carrier development priorities, including high-volume lanes, problem lanes, niche markets, and new carrier onboarding
  • Monitor market and capacity trends and adjust regional strategy as conditions shift

Partner across the business

  • Work with customer sales to prioritize the load board and align on pricing strategy for current and prospective accounts
  • Consult on spot market opportunities and support the development of regional pricing
  • Use available technology and data to spot coverage risk earlier and keep your team focused on the relationships that move freight
  • Facilitate team meetings where appropriate
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed

Qualifications:

  • 4-5+ years of experience selling freight as a carrier sales rep, with prior people-management experience preferred
  • Extensive carrier portfolio development and management experience
  • Strong understanding of pricing strategy and the bid package process
  • Strong fundamental approach to load board management

About BlueGrace Logistics

BlueGrace Logistics is a third-party logistics provider that offers transportation management services, including freight shipping, supply chain management, and logistics technology solutions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Riverview, Florida. BlueGrace Logistics has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the United States, with over 500 employees and 12 locations across the country. The company has also received numerous awards for its innovative technology and customer service.
Learn more about BlueGrace Logistics
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2007

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