Bid Analyst - Transportation Pricing Services

What is Landstar?

Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry’s most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.

Jacksonville, FL

Hybrid - In Office -Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office and Work from Home - Monday, Friday

8am – 5pm

$19.02 - $23.77 per hour, depending upon experience

What work will you perform?

The Bid Analyst on the Pricing Services team plays an integral role in supporting our Sales and Agent communities. In this role you will prepare bids, analyze data and make recommendations for the assignment of customer accounts to the Sales and Agent community. Your data analytical skills will allow you to provide market intelligence for all accounts and bids as required to help maximize business opportunities. Your organizational and time management skills will help you ensure you meet all deliverable deadlines, ensuring consistency and the highest level of quality. Team players who are solutions oriented should consider applying.

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
• Answer calls through the Pricing Services phone queue

Required Minimum Experience and Education:

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

Preferred Experience and Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• Two years of experience in Transportation/Logistics or Data Analytics
• Experience with Salesforce

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent abilities using Excel including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP’s and formulas
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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 View email address on aiapply.co.

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