Freight Broker

Saigepartners; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,635 - 63,235; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Saigepartners is seeking a driven Freight Broker to join a rapidly expanding flatbed brokerage operation in Birmingham, Alabama. This role involves sourcing, onboarding, and managing third-party carrier relationships while executing loads and growing margin through strong partnerships and smart market decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of freight brokerage and possess strong communication skills, coupled with a competitive mindset. Compensation includes a base salary of $48,635–$63,235, plus monthly commissions and benefits.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of freight brokerage, 3PL, or logistics operations.
• Competitive, goal-oriented mindset driven by performance and results.
• 2–5 years of experience in a brokerage or 3PL environment, especially flatbed.

Responsibilities

• Source, onboard, and manage third-party carriers across the brokerage network.
• Negotiate carrier rates while protecting required margin thresholds.
• Build lasting partnerships with dispatchers, drivers, and carrier owners.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Market trend analysis

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

CRM software

Job description

We are looking for a driven Freight Broker to join a rapidly expanding flatbed brokerage operation. This carrier‑focused role involves sourcing, onboarding, and managing third‑party carrier relationships while executing loads and growing margin through strong partnerships and smart market decisions. If you are competitive, relationship‑driven, and want a direct impact on earnings, this is the role for you.

What you will be doing

• Source, onboard, and manage third‑party carriers across the brokerage network.
• Assign carriers to loads using TMS and digital freight tools to ensure timely pickup and delivery.
• Negotiate carrier rates while protecting required margin thresholds.
• Resolve in‑transit service issues and keep internal teams informed on shipment status.
• Provide carrier coverage support for teammates across regions as needed.
• Stay current on market trends, rate fluctuations, and capacity shifts.
• Build lasting partnerships with dispatchers, drivers, and carrier owners to drive repeat business.
• Track KPIs including carrier utilization, margin performance, and on‑time delivery.
• Partner with customer service teams to align capacity with shipper expectations.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of freight brokerage, 3PL, or logistics operations.
• Strong communication skills with comfort in high‑volume outreach and negotiation.
• Competitive, goal‑oriented mindset driven by performance and results.
• Preferred: 2–5 years of experience in a brokerage or 3PL environment, especially flatbed.
• Familiarity with CRM and transportation management systems (TMS).
• Proven ability to build rapport with dispatchers, drivers, and owner‑operators.
• Four‑year degree or equivalent experience with demonstrated success.

Compensation

$48,635–$63,235 base salary, with monthly commissions near $6,000 and eligibility for additional performance‑based incentives. Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug and telemedicine services; company‑paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off; holidays; parental leave; voluntary benefits; and employee discounts.