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Carrier Sales Team Leader

Direct Traffic Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida, us, 33481

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We are seeking a driven and experienced Carrier Sales Team Leader to lead and develop our Boca Raton carrier sales team. This individual will be responsible for driving daily production, protecting margins, building strong carrier relationships, and creating accountability within the team.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a proven track record in carrier sales, understands market dynamics, and knows how to balance service and profitability in a fast-paced brokerage environment.

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Carrier Sales Representatives

Set daily and weekly performance expectations

Conduct one-on-ones and team strategy meetings

Foster a competitive, accountable, and team-oriented culture

Margin & Market Management

Drive daily margin performance and protect profitability

Monitor market trends and adjust pricing strategies accordingly

Ensure loads are covered efficiently without sacrificing service

Identify margin compression trends and implement corrective actions

Carrier Strategy & Relationships

Build and maintain strong carrier partnerships

Expand carrier network and capacity options

Ensure compliance, onboarding, and operational standards are met

Operational Execution

Oversee load coverage and board strategy (DAT and other platforms)

Address service failures and implement process improvements

Collaborate with customer sales to align pricing and execution

Track KPIs including margin %, volume, coverage time, and service levels

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in freight brokerage or carrier sales

1+ year of leadership or team lead experience preferred

Strong understanding of truckload market conditions and pricing strategies

Proven ability to drive margin and production goals

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Highly organized and performance-driven

Ability to work onsite in Boca Raton, FL

What We’re Looking For

A leader who holds the line on rates while maintaining service

Someone who can identify operational gaps and fix them quickly

A culture builder who drives accountability and energy

A data-driven decision maker focused on both volume and profitability

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)

PTO and paid holidays

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