The posting
Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics. These talented men and women drive our business, and we are committed to their success.
Priority1 is one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the nation. For more than 20 years, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional transportation solutions while fostering a culture of growth, teamwork, and success.
Our Carrier Procurement team plays a critical role in connecting our customers with reliable transportation partners nationwide. We are looking for driven, competitive, and relationship-focused professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy negotiating, problem-solving, and building strong carrier partnerships.
If you're looking for an opportunity with uncapped earning potential, industry-leading benefits, and a company committed to investing in its employees, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners nationwide.
- Source and secure truckload capacity to support customer shipping needs.
- Negotiate competitive carrier rates while maximizing profitability.
- Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and load boards to book and manage freight.
- Monitor shipments and provide proactive communication regarding updates, delays, and service issues.
- Collaborate closely with the sales team to ensure customer commitments are met.
- Analyze market conditions and carrier availability to identify capacity opportunities.
- Troubleshoot transportation challenges and develop creative solutions in real time.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and provide timely updates throughout the transportation lifecycle.
- Consistently meet activity and performance goals in a metrics-driven environment.
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to negotiate effectively and confidently with carriers.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, competitive, and results-oriented mindset.
- Experience in logistics, transportation, freight brokerage, customer service, sales, or carrier procurement is preferred but not required.
Preferred Qualifications
- A strong work ethic and desire to succeed.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Experience working toward performance goals and activity metrics.
- Professional communication skills via phone, email, and internal collaboration.
- A customer-first mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
Training & Development
We are committed to setting our team members up for success. New hires receive hands-on training, mentorship, and direct support from experienced Carrier Procurement leaders. During onboarding, you'll shadow team members, learn industry best practices, and gain the confidence needed to manage freight independently.
At Priority1, we believe in promoting from within and providing employees with opportunities for long-term career growth.
Why Join Priority1?
Priority1 is committed to our employees and this is shown in our benefit package. Employees pay nothing out of pocket for health insurance for the employee or immediate family. We offer a very competitive HSA plan that the company contributes annually to a flexible spending plan that doesn’t expire. We are financially secure company that has been in business over 20+ years. Our year over year revenue increases and continued market expansion shows our commitment for growth. We offer a very competitive profit sharing plan that contributes historically 15% of the employee’s annual salary. Competitive salary and commission upside offer unlimited earning potential. Last, our culture and fun work environment in our brand new office located in downtown Little Rock, AR are also great reasons to join our P1 team!
Competitive Compensation
- $40,000 base salary + commissions
- Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependent
- Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
- Vision Insurance
- HSA with Employer Contributions
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401(k) Plan
- Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
- Paid Holidays AND PTO
- Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available
Stability & Growth
- Over 20 years of industry success
- Consistent year-over-year growth and market expansion
- Financially strong organization with a proven track record of success
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing company
Culture That Stands Out
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Competitive, energetic, and fun workplace culture
- Modern office located in downtown Little Rock
- Leadership team committed to employee development and success
Join Our Team
If you're motivated by competition, enjoy building relationships, and want to grow your career with a company that invests in its employees, apply today and discover why so many professionals choose to build their future with Priority1.
Physical Requirements:
Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation; ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record keeping skills; comfortable with oral and written communications, primarily on the telephone and email. Requires extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching. Capability of sight and hearing required. Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Priority1 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Priority-1, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please email [email protected].
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
