Join Odyssey Logistics and build your career with a global leader in multimodal logistics that puts people at the forefront of everything we do. We win together by operating as one team, leveraging our expertise to solve complex supply chain challenges and deliver results that matter. We innovate boldly—encouraging curiosity, fresh thinking, and empowered decision-making to move faster and smarter for our customers. We drive results with accountability and purpose, staying focused on performance, continuous improvement, and meaningful outcomes for those we serve. Our customer-centric approach is at the center of everything we do, building trusted partnerships and strategic value across our four servicing divisions: Intermodal, Integrated Marine Logistics, Transport & Warehousing—including warehousing and fulfillment solutions—and Managed Services. Guided by care, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and responsible growth for our people, customers, and our communities.

At Odyssey, you’ll be part of a truly differentiated end-to-end 4PL model that pairs deep multimodal execution expertise, advanced technology-enabled operations, and data-driven analytics—giving you the opportunity to move beyond oversight, solve complex supply chain challenges, and deliver meaningful results for some of the world’s largest and most dynamic customers.

Our employees receive competitive benefit offerings including comprehensive health coverage, HSA contributions, a matching 401(k), and programs designed to support your well-being and long-term success. At Odyssey, you’ll find a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your career can thrive.

Position:                     Transportation Consultant

Location:                   Anchorage, AK 

Division:                     Integrated Marine Logistics

Affiliate:                     Odyssey Alaska

Department:              6040 - Sales

Classification:           Salaried Exempt

Reports to:                 Sales Manager

Summary / Primary Role: 

The position of Transportation Consultant will have primary responsibility for conducting sales out in the field via face-to-face interactions with both potential and existing customers. This position is responsible for offering the best possible customer experience as well as providing hands-on explanations of any new or updated products when necessary. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

• Outside sales in an assigned territory which consists of making in-person sales calls on existing and potential account.
• Preplan activities to make optimum use of time.
• Prepare, compile and input rate quote and rate proposal requests.
• Travel may be a requirement depending upon assigned territory.
• Comply with all aspects of sales reporting.
• Generate and answer sales leads.
• Attend weekly sales meetings.
• Customer entertainment after normal business hours and or on weekends as warranted.
• Manage sales related expenses within budgetary guidelines.
• Accurate, timely, meaningful communication inside and outside the organization.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AND PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications and Key Skills:

(The following are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, or ability required for this position)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related experience.
• Minimum of three years’ sales experience with proven success in either inside or outside sales, preferably within the Domestic Off-Shore Market in the LTL/LCL sector.
• Sales territory management skills with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have valid driver license and reliable vehicle.
• Willing and able to work with all personality types, with a professional, helpful manner. Have the ability to effectively communicate and present information and respond to questions, both written and verbal, from internal and external customers as well as the general public.
• Employee must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited information exists. Ability to think logically with respect to customer inquiries with little notice. Must have the ability to analyze customer’s needs and troubleshoot.  

Competencies:

• Analytical
• Energy/Drive
• Knowledgeable
• Oral/Written Communication
• Health, Safety, Security, & Environmental (HSSE)

• Conceptual Ability
• Team Player
• Time Management
• Punctual and Reliable
• Personal Accountability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Conflict Management
• Professionalism
• Qualitative
• Quantitative

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have supervisory oversight.

Expected Hours of Work:

Associate must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours each week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes, however the expectations of the position will require an average of forty (40) hours with overtime required as scheduled.

Travel Requirements: 

Some travel required.

Work Environment:

Normal office environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employee must lift up to 30 lbs., sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, reach above head for files, grasp, handle, and perform finger operations. Must operate normal office equipment such as phone, computer, fax machine, and copy machine.

Additional:

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Health & Wellness Program
• Discounts with Preferred Vendors

No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

At Odyssey, we believe the best ideas come from people with different skills, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate every candidate based on the qualifications needed for the role, while also valuing the unique strengths, curiosity, and fresh thinking each person brings. Our commitment to inclusion helps fuel innovation and enables us to deliver smarter, more creative solutions for our customers. We are proud to be a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, given equal opportunity to succeed, and encouraged to contribute in meaningful ways. All employment decisions are based on merit, without regard to race or ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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