Duties and Responsibilities

Own the pricing function for both the General Cargo and Special Projects divisions, including spot quotes, RFQs, RFPs, mini bids and project tenders

Deliver fast, accurate spot quotes with real-time carrier validation, and improve quote turnaround and communication of rates to customers

Lead bid responses end to end: analyze customer lane and volume data, build lane-by-lane pricing, secure carrier capacity behind proposed rates, and meet every submission deadline

Price Special Projects moves (oversize/overweight, heavy haul, flatbed, multi-stop and multi-modal), including permits, escorts, route surveys, accessorials and routing constraints

Negotiate rates with carriers to maximize profitability and protect target margins on both spot and contracted business

Develop and constantly update cross-border and domestic rate sheets and lane benchmarks, using historical load data and market tools, in order to have an advantage on current market pricing and trends

Track quote and bid performance (hit ratio, win/loss reasons, awarded vs. actual margin, post-award volume compliance) and recommend pricing adjustments

Monitor and communicate market conditions (capacity, fuel, seasonality, cross-border and regulatory changes) to Sales and management

Establish a validated, diversified partner carrier network across North America in dry, reefer, flatbed and specialized equipment, and secure committed capacity for awarded lanes and projects

Ensure carrier compliance and that KPI’s for carrier performance are met

Utilize expert knowledge of Truckmate to suggest improvement changes and better user experience for day to day operations and quoting; Brokerage dispatch, Command Center, Customer Service, Trip Tracer, Customer/Vendor modules

Work closely with the Sales team and BDMs on RFP strategy, customer rate reviews and customized solutions





Ensure deadlines and timelines are met providing the highest quality of work

Ensure all parties are informed of route changes, delays, freight concerns or other issues as necessary

Maintain high level of brand experience (timely response, customer education on 3PL market insight)

Ability to understand insurance implications, including cargo value and liability on high-value project freight, and provide OS&D; and claims assistance

Support the team’s goal of a minimum of 400 booked loads per month through competitive, profitable pricing

Drive net new business opportunities by winning quotes and bids, supporting the Managing Director and team

Achieve 100 scheduled freight bills per week as an operations team

Requirements and Qualifications

5+ years of experience in the 3PL business, including 2+ years in pricing, carrier sales or procurement

Proven experience building and submitting RFQ/RFP and mini bid responses; exposure to project cargo, oversize/overweight or heavy haul pricing is a robust asset

Advanced knowledge of applications utilized by Logistics: TMW, Load matching and rate benchmarking software (DAT, Loadlink, ITS)

Expert knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, lookups and working with large lane and bid datasets

Advanced knowledge of North American geography

Quick thinking: ability to do quick math, multitask, and provide off the cuff solutions

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written in English, with French as an asset

Detailed working knowledge of various types of fleet equipment, including flatbed, step deck, RGN/lowboy and multi-axle configurations

Working knowledge of permitting, escort and regulatory requirements across Canadian provinces and U.S. states

Additional Information

This posting represents a current vacancy.

We use automated tools to support application screening.

📌 Senior Carrier Sales, Pricing (Mississauga)
🏢 Colonial Group
📍 Mississauga