Virginia Hiway Employment Opportunities

Certified Transportation Broker

Over the Road and Intermodal

Traffic Consultant and Freight Management Specialists Since 1977

Virginia Hiway, Inc. now VHI Transport

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CORPORATE SALES DIRECTOR

VHI TRANSPORT, one of the most progressive and knowledgeable truck transportation brokerage firms in the country, has a unique opportunity to join its Sales Development Team. VHI Transport is a transportation intermediary handling transportation by vans, refrigerated, flatbed, ocean and air. We arrange for expedited freight, intermodal, rail, government freight, and provide logistics management services. Over the last 30 years, the firm has earned the loyalty and confidence of its customers, expanding its business base and spectrum of service. The company has the distinction of receiving the highest possible rating from several credit services.

POSITION: This position represents VHI Transport in the market place to users of transportation services, which primarily are truck load shippers and reports to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The primary objective of this position is to develop sales and strengthen the sales organization.

Responsibilities include:

·Sales development and new business

·Direct management of selected national accounts

·Development of Sales Organization

·With Customer Service, establish pricing and manage profitability of accounts.

·Participation in the annual business plan of the company

Compensation: Competitive starting compensation with bonus and benefits. The successful candidate should expect in time advancement opportunities

Qualifications: The successful candidate should be a self starter with 3-5 years Sales and/or Transportation experience desire a small, yet successful company that fosters an environment of personal growth and recognizes the challenges of a highly competitive, growth oriented transportation field. The successful candidate shall possess good reasoning, the ability to work well in a fast paced environment, good telephone and computer skills, high energy, good people skills, a dedicated work ethic and a desire to accomplish.

CONTACT: Send resume to brucegee@vhitransport.com or mail to:

Bruce Gee

VHI Transport, Inc.

4525 Lee Street

Chester, Va. 23831

INDEPENDENT SALES CONTRACTOR

POSITION: This position represents VHI Transport in the market place to users of transportation services, which primarily are truck load shippers and reports to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The primary objective of this position is to build revenue with accounts primarily that utilizes flat bed services.

Responsibilities include:

Sales development and new business
Management of accounts
Handling service needs with accounts.
Helping the company manage credit risks
With Customer Service, establish pricing and manage profitability of accounts.
A trade association membership in a related industry is desirable.

Compensation: A small start up salary will be discussed, however, this position offers unlimited earning potential through commissions. We have a proven track record that rewards the individual as well as the company.

Qualifications: The successful candidate should desire a small, yet successful company that fosters an environment of personal growth and recognizes the challenges of a highly competitive, growth oriented transportation field. Transportation and/or Sales experience is desired. The successful candidate shall possess good reasoning, the ability to work well in a fast paced environment, good telephone and computer skills, high energy, good people skills, a dedicated work ethic and a desire to accomplish.

Send resume via e-mail to conniewhitley@vhitransport.com or mail to:
Connie Whitley
VHI Transport, Inc.
4525 Lee Street
Chester, Va. 23831

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Reports to the Operations Manager.

This position is responsible for the day to day and minute to minute operation of the company. It is the "heart" of the company's business and one that is critical to the well being of the company. This position touches every customer, practically every day that the company has. It's function is the daily meeting of shipper and carrier needs in the most professional and efficient possible way. To do so the position will:

Maintain the most positive telephone attitude possible and will be trained for the continued improvement of same.
Record all requests from shippers to move freight and carriers to move equipment. Insuring of the complete information gathering of all pertinent data, the storage and recall of same for the best interests of the shipper, carrier and company, which includes knowledge of billable parties of traffic and the company's protection of same according to established company policy. Included will be management of carrier contract and usage, shipper contract and usage and the complete recording of all files of importance. All shipments will be cleared with the director or assistant director of finance for credit prior to handling.
This position will assume responsibility to act in the company's best interest at all times in regard to selling company capabilities and the risk thereof. Any damaged shipment notations will be so noted at time of delivery and recorded using designated forms and then assigned to the "Customer Service Manager" for handling.
The complete management of shipper, consignee and carrier databases that pertain to:
1. Directions to plants, pick ups, etc.
2. Appointments needed for delivery, and all other relative delivery information that assists the department.
3. All carrier data that will interact with out files to assist in the movement of freight.
4. Rates
5. Credit extension

The successful candidate for this position shall possess a good character, the ability to work well in a fast paced environment, good telephone skills, high energy, familiarity with computer software, ability to reason well, and capable of managing accounts.

Please send resume to:
Ty Royster
4525 Lee Street
Chester, VA 23831
Email: tyroyster@vhitransport.com
Phone: 804.414.1792

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK AND RECEPTIONIST

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance or President

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities include timely billing of all company sales, accounts payable of both carrier invoices and general miscellaneous invoices in a timely fashion according to company policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities of the General Accounting Assistant include:

Scan all billof lading's that come into company from all sources.
Reviewing proper billing amounts against suspended schedules and approve for processing.
Manage the reports:

Loads moved, but not yet billed. (See procedure manual).
Loads billed, but not yet paid. (See procedure manual).

Maintaining of all data fields for proper account billing.
Maintaining of all data fields and resident notes pertaining to all payable requirements, including the management of all assignments.
Manage rate exceptions. (Our billing against our receivables)
Management of and the proper storage of all company billing and payable documents including various reports, load book, registers, etc.
Receptionist duties

Welcomes all customers and carriers.
Make sure office looks presentable at all times
During customer visits makes sure we have coffee and tea available.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Graduate, computer literate, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, reliable work schedule. Typically requires zero to two years of experience. Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher levels. Experienced individual capable of performing under general supervision the less demanding work. Some opportunity for application of initiative and evaluation. Applies advanced skills appropriate for the position to meet the more complex requirements.

Please send resume to:
Bruce Gee at brucegee@vhitransport.com