Overview
sennder Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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sennder is Europe's Leading Digital Freight Forwarder. In a traditional industry, we're moving fast and focusing on the digitalization and automation of road logistics. By leveraging our proprietary technology, we're building an ecosystem that is leading the industry into the 21st century.
We are a growing team looking for a Carrier Representative in the Capacity Team to help us on our journey to revolutionize road freight logistics. The role is located in our Manchester office.
What you will do
* As a Carrier Representative (Freight Forwarder - Road Transport) you’ll work on responsibilities like securing capacity for loads (finding trucks for loads) to meet customer’s transportation needs, building relationships with the carrier community to grow their portfolio and ensure freight moves in accordance with customer’s expectations.
* You’ll be collaborating with haulers and fellow colleagues across Europe to develop a network of trusted partners.
* Ensure freight moves according to customer expectations by aligning capacity with shipments and focusing on covering as many loads as possible with your carrier portfolio.
* Proactively identify daily issues and implement effective resolutions.
* Secure shipping capacity through carrier communications, inbound requests, rate negotiations, and informed buying decisions.
* Ensure acquired capacity meets specific shipment requirements.
* Use internal pricing tools to purchase capacity within budget and at market rates.
* Research, establish, and grow new carrier relationships through outreach and qualification efforts.
* Maintain relationships with existing carriers through regular communication and engagement.
* Participate in carrier account reviews, discussing needs and strategies for future business growth.
* Drive automation of carrier activities, ensure quality expectations are met, and adhere to internal trading rules.
What we are looking for
* Bachelor's degree or 1-3 years of work experience in road transport.
* Fluent in English and any other European languages.
* Entrepreneurial character and international mindset.
* Strong ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate, and influence others.
* Ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results.
* Proactive and problem-solving mindset.
Why choose sennder
We believe in empowering our people to grow beyond their limits, embrace challenges, and create solutions that drive our collective success. Our culture thrives on entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and collaboration.
Dynamic Scale-Up sennder is at a pivotal stage – transitioning from a scale-up to a sustainably growing company. This means we move fast and constantly push ourselves to improve. Joining us means being part of an ambitious, international team of talented individuals who value teamwork as much as bold thinking. Face-to-face connections across our offices remain central – it's not uncommon to travel to our offices across Europe to collaborate as we tackle challenges and celebrate wins, together.
Put Your Stamp on the Industry We operate in a complex and ever-changing industry where your ideas and efforts have tangible, transformative impact. This is your chance to be hands-on in creating sustainable, meaningful solutions that help businesses thrive.
Employee Well-Being We make mental wellbeing and engagement a priority through initiatives like our sennCare program, a partnership with nilo (global wellbeing platform), and regular satisfaction surveys via Culture Amp. And most importantly, work alongside people who truly care about you as a person. There is something special about the people at sennder that goes beyond just ‘work’.
Your Growth, Rewarded We believe in rewarding our team for their commitment and contributions to our long-term success. Our compensation package may include performance bonuses, referral rewards, or equity that align with our goal of building a thriving company together. We're excited to grow with you!
Vibrant Workspaces Our offices are equipped with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to keep you energized and connected. When you walk into a sennder office, you immediately feel the sennder spirit: our shared culture paired with each location’s own unique character. Highlights include a slide in our Wroclaw office and a sunny rooftop terrace in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Milan! We also enjoy coming together regularly, from monthly aperitivos to spontaneous team moments.
We celebrate diversity and value your character just as much as your skills. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry, we still encourage you to take a chance and apply. Bring your authentic self and help us shape the future of logistics in Europe.
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Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
* Industries
* Truck Transportation
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