Location: Birmingham,AL, USA
**Description**
**Corporate Overview** : CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is delivering promises and driving success so we can all have what we need to live and thrive. We need talented individuals to help us bring this vision to life
**Division Summary** **CRST Flatbed Solutions:**
CRSTs Flatbed Solutions team offers versatile flatbed trucking services across North America, handling everything from simple to complex transportation needs. With a vast network of agents and owner-operators, one of the largest fleets of side kits, and over 100 field offices, we ensure safe, on-time delivery. Specializing in metal products, construction materials, and oversized freight, we provide real-time tracking and seamless service, from the first mile to the last, backed by cutting-edge technology.
**Job Title** : Capacity Sales Manager
**Location** : Onsite in Birmingham, AL (200 Republic St Birmingham AL, 35214)
**Job Schedule** : Mon-Fri (7:00 AM-4:00 PM)
**Job Summary** : Managing and optimizing the capacity of resources within an organization. Capacity operations professionals play a crucial role in ensuring that the organization's resources, such as infrastructure, equipment, and personnel, are utilized efficiently to meet demand and maximize productivity. They assess resource availability, identify bottlenecks, and develop capacity plans to ensure that the organization can meet current and future demand. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to align capacity plans with business objectives and optimize resource allocation.
**Compensation** : Base Salary + Commission & Bonus Incentives
_A final amount is dependent on factors including prior relevant experience, demonstrated knowledge, and location._
**Day in the Job Preview** : As a Capacity Sales Manager, your role involves efficiently allocating resources using transportation management systems and maintaining effective communication with carriers and internal teams to meet operational needs. By staying informed on industry trends and fostering strong relationships, you contribute to optimizing resource allocation and ensuring smooth operations, ultimately supporting the organization's ability to meet demand and maximize productivity
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** :
+ Assign the 3rd party carrier capacity on all designated loads using CRSTs Transportation Management System (TMS) and other technology platforms such as load boards and digital freight matching.
+ Proactively communicate with carriers on all loads set to ship, deliver, or in transit, and update TMS to ensure the customer service team is informed of the status of service expectations.
+ Upon shipment delivery, ensure all accessorial charges and any additional carrier costs are documented and updated in TMS to avoid causing delays in accounting processes.
+ Stay informed on market trends and carrier costs through regular review of industry reports, publications, and websites.
+ Develop and manage carrier relationships with a wide range of carrier stakeholders, from drivers and dispatchers to owners.
+ Collaborate with Customer Service to ensure that you are aligned with the needs of the customer and all shipping/receiving locations, and assign appropriate capacity to meet needs.
**Job Requirements** :
+ Successful completion of a CRST background check and drug screen is required.
+ HS diploma or GED is required.
**Ideal Experience & Skillset** :
+ 2 or more years of previous experience in a brokerage environment.
+ Advanced computer literacy.
+ Strong attention to detail.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Competitive nature and strong work ethic.
+ Desire to succeed and win.
+ Ability to foster and manage multiple relationships with clients or accounts while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
**Did You Know?**
+ CRST is one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States. That means you can count on our experience and ongoing commitment to provide the best service to our customers and the best work environment for our employees.
+ Were family-owned. Were dedicated to building on our founders legacy to make CRST the transportation solution.
+ CRST is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our midwestern hometown is known for its strong values, commitment to our community, and the success of manufacturers and producers here and throughout the country. When we thrive, America thrives!
**CRST Core Values** : Safety is at the core of all we do | Integrity in every decision and action | Commitment to the success of employees, customers, agents, contractors, and communities.
**EEO Commitment** : All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
**Hiring Notice** : Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug test, and MVR (if applicable).
**Qualifications**
**Education**
**Preferred**
+ Associates or better
+ Bachelors or better