50356 - Bid Analyst - 273 - Pricing Services

401K, vacation pay, flex time, and 8 paid holidays! 

Job Title: Bid Analyst
Department(s): 273

Hybrid
  
 

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 REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• Follow up with customer to determine success/failures on opportunities
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proficient in Salesforce
• Efficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Understanding of Landstar’s business within our industry

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Three months to one year experience in a professional environment required