Calling all TL and LTL Logistics Coordinators! Sims Global Solutions is looking for YOU!
If you want the chance to be a part of a fun, fresh and rapidly growing freight and logistics company, look no further! We offer a full-suite of logistics solutions that allow you to serve a wide range of clientele from fortune 100 companies all the way down to small mom and pop shops. We are the only all-in-one freight solution business owners will want to use. From the moment our customers contact us for a quote to the time their shipment is delivered, we will ensure to work with their schedule and meet their deadline. With our extensive network of the industry’s top carriers and leading edge Transportation Management Software, our customers get great rates on adaptive shipping solutions with regular, real-time updates on their shipments while getting up-to-date and at easy to access information and those are just a few reasons why they keep coming back.
Sounds great, right? But what is it really like to work here?
You’ll be joining our team of industry experts who has worked with or for just about every carrier available today and has an invaluable wealth of knowledge to help take your career to the next level. We have built a great foundation for our employees to flourish in this competitive industry. Sims Global Solutions is known for our responsiveness and going above and beyond, not only for our clients, but for our team as well. And when we say that we are growing we mean it: Join us in our brand new 28,000 square foot building that includes amenities such as a 3000 square foot gym, full kitchen and more!
If this has piqued your interest- read on!
Throughout your tenure with Sims Global Solutions, you’ll be responsible for:
- Quoting, scheduling, and coordinating shipments through our cutting edge TMS system.
- Updating client status reports on a load-by-load basis by monitoring email, fax, and voicemail.
- Vetting and setting up new carrier vendors.
- Cultivating relationships with clients, carriers and the company team.
- Collaborating with sales department on client shipping updates and issues.
- Facilitate any returns, discrepancies, over/short, and damages.
- Managing and processing customer and market data.
- Ensuring carriers are meeting their designated appointment times.
- Crafting solutions for your customers from reporting and data.
Have we captured your attention? Awesome! Now let’s see how you’ll fit in with us:
About you:
- Your Experience: You have been in the Transportation, 3PL or Freight Brokering/Forwarding industry for 1-3 years and have extensive knowledge of LTL, TL Carrier and/or INTL guidelines and lanes.
- Your Education: You have a Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of training, education or industry experience.
- Your Skills: You must be an excellent communicator and negotiator. You are incredibly successful at building relationships with customers and fellow team members by listening, sharing ideas and appreciating others’ efforts. You are tech-savvy, comfortable with the Microsoft Office Suite and able to work from your phone, TMS, and email.
- Your Characteristics: This is a fast-paced environment, so you should have the tenacity to motivate yourself to thrive. You stay calm and organized under pressure while balancing multiple priorities. You know your customers are the most important and will respond quickly to their needs.
- Your impact: You can help lead our team to our greatest earnings yet!
Here are just a few reasons we think you’ll love working with us:
We're not just invested in freight; we're also invested in our people. We are only as successful as our employees are and that’s why we provide you with top-notch benefits and pamper you with perks, including:
- Full Health, Vision and Dental insurance.
- 401k-match dollar for dollar
- Flexibility to work when and where you want.
- Relaxed Dress Code- feel as comfortable at work as you do in your own home.
- Access to top of the line, user-friendly TMS system and reporting and analysis tools.
- Support from all departments- we are a team who works together for mutual success!
Oh, and we should also mention that being a part of our team includes having fun together! We are a privately held, family owned business and want to create a culture where we can enjoy each other, which is why we host fun celebrations, like our company sporting events! Who says building a career can’t be fun?
If you want to be a part of a winning team and want to take yourself to the next level, apply now. We can’t wait to hear from you! But first check us out at www.shipsims.com.
Company Summary:
Kodiak Freights personalized service, dedication and hard work delivers a superior heavy-haul shipping experience. Kodiak Freight is designed to move mountains for specialty oversize / overweight shipment. We handle equipment for agriculture, manufacturing, mining, railroad and other large-scale industries. We attend to the smallest details to ensure safe and timely delivery of your shipment and advance our commitment to the communities we serve Our commitment to service goes beyond the customer, we are dedicated to making the work experience at Kodiak Freight world-class as well. Our brand new 28,000 sq/ft building provides a fun and collaborative work environment, full kitchen, driver's lounge, showers, laundry, as well as a 3,000 sq ft workout center equipped with everything you would need to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Qualifications
Must have at least 3 years of class A driving experience
Must have oversize / overweight experience
Must be able to operate RGN / Lowboy, step-deck and sliding axle trailers
Preference to agricultural equipment, heavy construction, oversize
Must possess a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a valid Federal DOT Medical Card
Must have knowledge of proper load securement chains, binders, straps etc
Must have ability to operate heavy equipment/machinery
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Must have a good driving record with no recent accidents or DUI
Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
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Responsibilities
This position is responsible for safely transporting standard Dry Van loads and oversized/overweight permitted loads Driver is responsible for loading / unloading and the safe delivery of equipment and other types of oversize loads ensuring proper securement Driver is responsible for daily mechanical upkeep, safety inspections of equipment and defect reporting Driver must be able to use ELD and maintain full compliance of DOT hours of service rules and regulations Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, customers and the general public while following all safety policies, procedures and regulations Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions Operate vehicle in compliance with company rules and all applicable local, state and federal regulations, and in accordance with accepted principles of safe driving Interpret maps and/or GPS to determine proper vehicle route Inspect vehicle and all required parts/accessories to determine safe operating conditions prior to operation Verify load is within acceptable and legal limits Prepare and/or review shipping documents to determine nature of load and any special hazards, and perform load securement Maintain records of fuel purchases and mileage Maintain proper load documentation and record in/out times Perform emergency roadside repairs such as installing light bulbs, fuses and tire chains Coordinate the cleanliness and maintenance of vehicles Other duties as assigned Benefits Benefits start after 30 days! Full Health, Dental, Vision and MATCHING dollar for dollar retirement plans Good Home time Very Nice; Newer Equipment Salary: 25% of the Load Salary: $60,000.00 to $100,000.00 /year
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Company Summary:
Sims Global Solutions is a team of industry experts who have worked with or for just about every carrier available today and have an invaluable wealth of knowledge to help take your career to the next level. With our extensive network of the industry’s top carriers, fulfillment solutions, and leading-edge Transportation Management Software, our customers get expertise on adaptive shipping solutions with regular, real-time updates on their shipments and those are just a few reasons why they keep coming back. Our commitment to service goes beyond the customer, we are dedicated to making the work experience at Sims Global world-class as well. Our brand new 28,000 sq/ft building provides a fun and collaborative work environment, as well as a 3,000 sq ft workout center equipped with everything you would need to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Position Summary: As an Independent Freight Agent (1099), operate as your own boss working remotely from the comfort of your own home, representing Sims Global Solutions under our brokerage authority, soliciting Truckload & LTL freight services from your network of commercial customers, tapping into an unsaturated market. We provide ALL the back office administrative and support work so that you can focus on selling & moving freight for your customers. Agents that successfully develop regular sales with their accounts readily generate a 6-figure income.
This is a 1099 (independent contractor) position
Qualifications & Responsibilities:
- 3+ Years of Freight Agent Experience
- Developed & Transferrable book of business
- Determined hunter of new clients and business
- Intrinsically motivated, goals driven, strong work ethic
- Intrinsically motivated, goals driven, strong work ethic
- Proven ability to network, build relationships, and solicit & close business
- Strong background in utilizing CRM (ZOHO preferred but not required)
- Ability to Negotiate rates with customers and carriers
- Professional follow-up and coordination between customers and carriers.
- Professional collaboration and coordination with shippers, carriers and dispatchers
- Organized and plans daily activities including follow-up calls and appointments
Sims Offerings to Agent:
- Completely unsaturated agent market
- Extensive Transportation Technology Stack: Robust TMS with integrated CRM and Marketing program.
- Fully Integrated TMS Platform built for internal and external client workflow efficiency.
- Client setup in seconds with Client portal access.
- System Integrated Carrier onboarding and vetting software
- Simple Carrier setup with Internal Carrier Load Board.
- Digital Tracking
- Freight Matching
- Integrated Bulk Rates for large shipper contracts
- E-Commerce and WMS Integration
- Multi-Modal service offerings with Asset Based and Warehouse/Fulfillment division.
- Flexible Agent Structure options:
- Operations support to allow you to expand and just sell, while internal operations handle’s the back-office operations.
- Bring your operations team with you for a greater commission split.
- Unlimited Earning Potential: Most agents can grow their business 40-50% more with Sims than many other 3PLs.
- A+ Rated supplemental Cargo Ins coverage for high value freight
- Dedicated Claims Department
- Great company Culture
- Strong Financial Stability
- Access to full benefits package
- Company paid client risk insurance
- Emphasis on carrier relationships: Prompt payments for carriers, to keep them moving, and to keep them coming back. Over 90,000 carriers in network
- In-house Training and Coaching
- Tax consulting for info on tax write offs
- Company paid rewards for top agents
- Annual Company Conferences
- Access to Sims Global Solutions extensive carrier partnerships in the US and Canada, and fast setup of new contract carriers
- Marketing materials, sales support, web-based access to Sims Global TMS system, CRM, and company email account
Relevant experience and/or skills: Freight broker, freight agent, freight sales, truck broker, logistics account manager, 3PL, transportation, truck dispatch, truckload sales, rate negotiations, customer relationships, business development, cold calling, carrier relationships.
Sims Global Solutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.
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Employment is contingent on background screening
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- Manage customer interactions (fostering relationships, customer calls)
Uses CRM to identify, call and track prospects to gain core and strategic customer opportunities Visits customers and potential clients Collaborates with leadership to ensure alignment with strategies in forecasting, business planning, and pipeline development Demonstrates solid decision-making skills and ability to prioritize ever-changing daily tasks Effectively executes sales activities to meet or exceed daily, monthly & annual expectations Works closely with other internal departments to ensure a seamless and positive customer experience Consults with Client Leadership to understand their business challenges and supply chain goals Ability to develop tailored solutions that deliver value and support the Client’s business strategy Prospects, plans, and conducts face to face visits with new prospective customers within Branch territory Understand how external factors can affect market conditions could impact a customer’s logistical needs and provide solutions for new market trends. Consistently update and manage client information in Sims Global CRM Maintains a strong commercial presence in the local marketplace, participating or presenting at regional events Coordinates with the Operations team to onboard new Clients to provide a seamless transition. Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of work experience Minimum 4 years of outside sales experience Knowledge of logistical concepts and supply chain terminology Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively Strong attention to detail Strong ability to persuade, motivate, and influence others Competitive mindset, with a drive to win and grown. Keen sense for business development with a clear “hunter” mentality Develop and maintain strong inter-company relationships Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Sims Global Solutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.
Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Employment is contingent on background screening