Universal Freight & Transportation Inc Looking for Freight Dispatcher at Kamloops, BC Full Time

Freight Dispatcher

Looking for a new career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you friendly, sales oriented and enjoy meeting new people? Are you looking for a long-term career with a growing company? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Universal Freight & Transportation Inc. is a vibrant, growing company that provides trucking solutions to a solid base of customers within Canada and the United States. We opened in 2004 with our head office in Kamloops BC and remote offices in Vancouver, BC. We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join our Kamloops office as a permanent, full-time Freight Dispatcher.

As a Freight Dispatcher you will handle all aspects of our customers’ transportation needs. You will be responsible for selling our customers on our services, finding and securing the best carriers to move their freight and managing all aspects of the move to ensure their needs are met.

These experiences will help you excel in this role;

· Customer service

· Sales Experience such as;

o Outside sales

o Telemarketing

o Retail sales

o Auto sales

· Retail management

Job Duties:

• Receiving, dispatching, and assigning transportation orders to carriers based on client demands and service requirements.
• Qualifying and negotiating rates with carriers.
• Making sales calls and growing customer relationships.

Job Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong negotiation and sales skills.
• Organized, self-motivated and strong attention to detail.
• Previous freight/logistic experience is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Must be local to Kamloops, BC.

Apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this position.

Universal Freight & Transportation is an equal opportunity employer.

Work remotely

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

Experience:

• sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-03-12
Expected start date: 2022-04-01