Operations Representative
Full-Time
Knoxville, TN
An Operations Representative is an entry-level position that focuses on the movement of commodities from one city to
another anywhere in North America. FSL is a split model, meaning you are responsible for your segment of each
transaction. As an Operations Representative, you will be the daily face of FSL to our customers.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage load board on a daily basis, which includes detailed data entry in load building and scheduling, tracking,
reviewing available loads, and ensure overall execution. - Focus on accuracy and timeliness while building loads for our customer account(s).
- Obtain pickup and delivery appointments from the shippers and consignees within your customer’s network.
- Deliver effective and timely communication with Carrier reps and customer contacts when rescheduling pickups,
and deliveries, while obtaining accurate tracking updates. - Establish a strong understanding and knowledge base of the industry, foundational skills, and of Arrive operations
with a drive for continued educational opportunities. - Consistently working towards expanding your relationship with your customer contacts by delivering timely and
professional communication. - Determine how to maximize profitability with the freight that is available by looking at appointment times, flexibility,
and other attributes that will get the best possible rate.
Skills & Qualifications
- Analytical – The ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems, to negotiate rates, and sell services.
- Innovation – Leverage technologies and forward thinking to build relationships with customers.
- Integrity – To be self-driven and conduct oneself in a professional manner with team members and customers.
- Partnership – Ability to effectively work in a team environment to achieve individual, team, and company goals.
and objectives through exceptional customer service skills. - Reliability – Exceptional attention to detail and punctuality.
- Work Environment – Ability to perform job duties with a high sense of urgency in task accuracy and completion.
- Intermediate computer skills (ability to navigate internal sites and customer portals).
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or higher (Prefer Associate or Bachelor’s degree)
- Minimum of 2 years in customer service
- Preferred understanding of the transportation industry