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    Carrier Sales Representative

    Zelh

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    Remote

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    SaaS

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    About this role

    Description

    Zelh is a fast-growing, passionate outsourcing company.

    Our mission is to be the most reliable company by offering and maintaining consistently high-quality services.

    We achieve the mission by fostering long-term relationships with customers, employees, and vendors. Personal attention, timely communication, and respect for all people are the basis of our business philosophy!

    At this point, Zelh is looking for a Carrier Sales Representative for one of our clients, who will source, vet, and book loads, negotiate rates, and ensure coverage within established pricing parameters. The role involves close cooperation with the CSR team and requires experience with carrier sourcing, TMS platforms, DAT, and Highway.

    The specialist will be dedicated to one customer and learn their specific business needs and

    requirements.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Source, qualify, and secure reliable U.S. carriers to cover available loads, primarily 53’ dry van shipments.

    Negotiate rates with carriers while ensuring loads are booked within established pricing and operational parameters.

    Collaborate closely with the Customer Service Representative (CSR) to coordinate load coverage and ensure smooth operations.

    Use Aljex and Descartes TMS platforms to review load information, manage bookings, and maintain accurate shipment records.

    Utilize DAT and Highway to source carriers and verify their credentials, safety records, and compliance.

    Follow the client’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and carrier vetting

    requirements throughout the booking process.

    Build and maintain strong relationships with reliable carriers to ensure consistent capacity and service quality.

    Develop an in-depth understanding of the assigned customer’s business, shipping

    requirements, and operational processes.

    Requirements

    1+ year of experience in U.S. logistics, preferably in Carrier Sales or Freight Brokerage.

    Hands-on experience sourcing, vetting, and booking U.S. carriers.

    Requirements at a Glance

    Experience·1+ years required
    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Sales calls20–40/day
    Client meetings3–5/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    sales
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    Why are you interested in this role?

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    How do you handle rejection?

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    Research Zelh's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This carrier sales representative position with Zelh offers an opportunity to develop your sales career in a competitive market.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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