Senior Drayage Specialist

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL
75K-90K Annually
Mid level
Logistics • Sales • Software • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
Arrive Logistics is one of the fastest-growing freight brokerages in the nation.
The Role
The Senior Drayage Specialist at Arrive Logistics will drive carrier acquisition and retention through effective sales strategies, relationship building, and contract negotiations. This role requires resolving issues with carriers, collaborating with internal teams, and monitoring performance metrics to enhance service delivery and revenue growth.
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Who We Are

Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company in North America, having surpassed $2 billion in annual revenue with plans to grow significantly year over year. Our success is a testament to our remarkable team and what we’re building together. We’re committed to providing employees with a meaningful work experience and have established an award-winning culture that supports personal and career development in a fun, casual and collaborative environment. There’s never been a more exciting time to get on board, so read on to learn more and apply today!


Who We Want

At Arrive Logistics, we are committed to servicing our customers and exceeding their expectations. Our Sr. Drayage Specialist will play a key role in continued expansion of our Drayage service offering. You will be a drive force behind new asset capacity added to our offering. This role will be responsible for playing a key role in daily execution. This includes but is not limited to, supporting BD opportunities, onboarding, booking, & managing key Carrier relationships.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute a sales strategy to drive carrier acquisition and retention
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective carrier partners
  • Drive revenue growth by negotiating contracts with carriers to create a competitive advantage for Arrive
  • Address and resolve any issues or disputes that arise with carriers, ensuring high levels of service and customer satisfaction
  • Identify opportunities to expand on value-added and specialty carrier services - Transload facilities, ISO or Flexi Tanks, flatracks, heavy haul
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration and support for carriers when onboarding new accounts
  • Provide exceptional customer service and support to carriers and our customers, addressing any issues or concerns promptly
  • Monitor and analyze carrier performance metrics to identify where we need to scale back or expand on a carrier’s market share 
  • Ability to lead or participate on customer sales calls as the subject matter expert
  • Have a pulse on current market conditions to identify trends and opportunities while providing insights to the sales team

Qualifications

  • You are a self-motivated and adaptable with at least 3-5 years of 3PL Drayage experience
  • You have a builder mindset and are driven by results 
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong communication skills, as the candidate will be interfacing with many different parties each day
  • Must possess strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

The Perks of Working With Us

  • Take advantage of excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
  • Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) program.
  • Build relationships and take part in learning opportunities through our Employee Resource Groups.
  • Enjoy office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more!
  • Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.
  • Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL!
  • Sweat it out at the LifeStart gym in our office building that includes brand new Peloton bikes, top-of-the-line equipment and personal training options.
  • Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Get paid to work with your friends through our Referral Program!
  • Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages and have a Candidate Engagement Specialist who can answer any questions.

Your Arrive Experience

When we say “award-winning culture,” we mean it. We’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Inc. Fast Company, Fortune, and earned Top Workplaces and Great Place to Work, to name a few. We intend on topping many more of those lists in the years to come, but we’re not in it for the trophies. We’re committed to culture because it keeps us connected to each other and invested in our shared success while having a blast along the way. Our employee-founded resource groups create communities within Arrive’s walls, including Women in Logistics, Emerging Professionals, Prisms, Black Logistics Group, Salute and Unidos. 


Notice:

To ensure a safe and transparent interview process, we want to note that Arrive Logistics adheres to strict recruitment practices. Candidates undergo an interview process, and Arrive Logistics does not provide unsolicited job offers. If you have concerns about receiving a fraudulent offer, please contact [email protected] for verification.

What the Team is Saying

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
1,700 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

At Arrive Logistics, our relentless pursuit of perfection fuels our ability to optimize operations, identify efficiencies, build technology, and deliver innovation that pushes businesses like yours forward. But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart from everyone else — it’s what we’re made of grit, determination, and a 24/7 commitment to our partners.

The details matter. We don’t just connect freight and carriers; we think critically about every element of the process, working with precision to anticipate your needs. That means more capacity, a consistent freight experience — no surprises.

Our Work Matters: Shippers, carriers, and brokerages are the primary players in the logistics industry, which powers the U.S. economy and makes everyday life possible. If you have ever bought it or used it … it has been on a truck!

Why Work With Us

We are an ambitious, high-growth company that pushes the limit of what’s possible for our team and partners. In only 10 years, Arrive surpassed 30,000 competitors to become a Top 7 truckload brokerage — and we’re just getting started. We are on track to break into the Top 5 by 2025 and the Top 3 by 2026.

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