Bid Analyst

Salary Range: $19.02 - $23.07

Location: Hybrid Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-5

Summary:

Prepares bids, analyzes and recommends assignment of Customer accounts to the Sales and Agent community. Provides market intelligence for all accounts/bids as necessary for the purpose of maximizing business opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Analyze bids to determine existing agent participation and incumbency

• Gather recommendations for bid assignments from field and national account personnel and validate information
• Provide agents with market data to assist with competitive and accurate rating of freight lanes
• Review rates prior to submission to assure marketability and customer requirements are met
• Review, evaluate and respond as needed to all e-mails received in the course of the Bid Process
• Assure bid packages are submitted to customers with all required components by the deadline, timely and accurately.
• Follow up with customer to determine success/failures on opportunities
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry
• Manage Pricing Services phone queue
• Other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One(1) year experience in a professional work environment

Preferred Experience and Education:

• Four(4) year degree in Business, Transportation & Logistics, Data Analytics or related field
• Two(2) years experience in a Transportation and Logistics or Data Analytics related role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Salesforce
• Efficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel
• Understanding of basic Excel formulas and functions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Understanding of Landstar's business model within our industry
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Why work at Landstar?

Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.

Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.

If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!

Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.

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