Job details
Salary
$55,000 – $85,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Part-time
Temporary
Qualifications
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Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
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Cold calling: 1 year (Preferred)
Full Job Description
We are looking for service-minded freight broker agents to act as a liaison between our customers and freight carriers. The freight broker will secure new accounts, expedite the sharing of information and documentation between customers and carriers, secure carriers to cover the loads and communicate with dispatchers and drivers to track the status of loads.
To ensure success in this position you need be effective in attracting new customers and ensuring customer retention. Top applicants are customer-oriented and has the ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Freight Broker Responsibilities:
- Generating leads and attracting new prospects and developing a sales pipeline.
- Identifying and selecting reputable and safe carriers for freight services.
- Providing customers with shipping quotes.
- Booking orders with carriers.
- Assisting to prepare carriers for loads.
- Tracking status of loads.
- Collaborating with shippers, carriers and dispatchers to manage scheduled collections and drop-offs.
- Updating customers on the status of shipments, and assisting with other inquiries.
- Maintaining current knowledge of market trends in transportation marketplace.
Freight Broker Requirements:
- Established book of business preferred.
- High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
- 2+ years of work experience in a similar role.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Outstanding people skills.
- Proficient negotiating skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets.
- Familiar with factoring.
100% REMOTE. CAN WORK FROM HOME.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $55,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
COVID-19 considerations:
Keep your common areas sanitized daily.
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an active book of business?
- Do you have at least two shippers willing to give you loads?
Experience:
- Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
- Cold calling: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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Posted 4 days ago
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