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Logistics Sales Support

Vaco
$22.00 - $25.00 / hr
United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Jan 14, 2026
Vaco has partnered a company looking for a logistics sales support specialist!Logistics Sales Support Specialist Job Summary The Logistics Sales Support Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the sales and operations teams by coordinating freight movement, negotiating rates with truckers and carriers, and ensuring seamless execution of customer shipments. This role serves as a key liaison between sales, carriers, and internal teams to drive profitability, service excellence, and long-term carrier relationships. Key Responsibilities Support logistics sales representatives by securing carrier capacity for customer freight Negotiate competitive rates, lanes, and service terms with truck drivers, owner-operators, and carrier partners Source, vet, and onboard new carriers while maintaining compliance and documentation Coordinate load coverage, dispatch details, and shipment tracking from pickup through delivery Communicate proactively with carriers and customers to resolve delays, issues, or changes Update transportation management systems (TMS) with accurate load, rate, and carrier information Monitor market trends, capacity fluctuations, and spot-rate conditions to support pricing strategies Assist with customer quotes, margin analysis, and sales reporting Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners to ensure repeat business Collaborate with sales, operations, and accounting teams to ensure accurate billing and timely payment Required Qualifications 1-3+ years of experience in logistics, freight brokerage, carrier sales, or transportation support Proven experience negotiating rates with truckers, owner-operators, and carriers Strong understanding of freight markets, lanes, and transportation pricing Excellent communication, persuasion, and problem-solving skills Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Proficiency in TMS platforms and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.