Sales Assistant

Assistant, Sales

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

Compensation for this role is $21.64/hour. The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.

As the Assistant, Sales, you will maintain reports, track shipments, and solve issues that arise, ensuring that our customers have a positive experience.

What your day-to-day will look like:

1. Support Sales with managing the branches key accounts
2. Enter loads and confirm notes about the status of shipments
3. Schedule pickup and delivery appointments with warehouses and customers
4. Track the status of shipments from inception to delivery, and communicate with the customer on the status of the shipments
5. Handle any issues that arise on shipments and share information and updates with the customer
6. Enter information into the Transportation Management System (TMS) and prepare loads for accounting; ensure that entries are accurate and complete
7. Communicate all shipment, billing or follow-up issues to the Sales Manager and Carrier Operations Group
8. Prioritize the daily workload and focus of your accounts, including load entry, tracking and reporting
9. Monitor report cards

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated work style with the capacity to work well with minimal direct supervision or in a team environment
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment

It'd be great if you also have:

• 1 year of sales or customer service experience
• 1 year of related experience and/or training, and a general understanding of the transportation industry
• Solid attention to detail and follow-up skills with experience identifying and resolving problems

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.