Job Description

About Valley
Valley Cooperative Association (VCA) is a member-owned Cooperative focused on providing the finest baking & brewing ingredients, supplies, and business services. VCA maximizes success through customized and highly responsive service, and delivery of food ingredients, products, and packaging.
Valley was recognized as Vendor of the Year by the Wisconsin Bakers Association in 2023 for our many contributions as a proactive industry partner.

 
Job Summary
The Logistics Sales Representative is responsible for selling logistics services to customers that need to transport goods. The goal is to acquire new customers and manage existing accounts to ensure ongoing business.

Position Responsibilities

• Actively pursue and qualify valued VLS business opportunities; implement successful selling strategies/techniques
• Check Calls, confirming appointments for pickup and delivery as well as confirm delivery and update internal systems
• Prospect and secure new business and secure appropriate transportation modes
• Assume responsibility for every aspect of freight shipments and use technology to track for multiple customers using a variety of transportation modes
• Effectively negotiate freight rates and increase profitability on all loads

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business – preferred but not required
• One (1) year MINIMUM in logistics
• Good analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Prior negotiation experience preferred

 

Valley Cooperative Association is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics. We encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply and join our team, as we believe that diversity enriches our work environment and drives innovation.

Job Tags

Full time,

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