Freight Broker

TalaTrans Worldwide Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

TalaTrans Worldwide Corporation seeks a Freight Broker / Logistics Sales Executive to support existing customer relationships, coordinate freight movements, and drive new business growth in a fast-paced environment. This in-office role in the Chicago area concentrates on carrier management, rate negotiation, and building long-term customer and carrier relationships while delivering outstanding service.

The position offers health and vision insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and strong commission

Qualifications

• Experience in freight brokerage, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or 3PL environments.
• Understanding of freight brokerage operations, carrier management, and transportation services.
• Experience using DAT, Highway, load boards, transportation management systems, or similar logistics platforms preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable spending a significant portion of the day on the phone with carriers and customers.
• Business development, sales, or account management experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of FTL, LTL, and other freight solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage freight shipments from pickup through delivery.
• Source and secure qualified carriers utilizing DAT and other load boards.
• Verify carrier authority, insurance, and compliance requirements using Highway and related platforms.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and customers to maximize profitability.
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers, drivers, shippers, and logistics partners.
• Track shipments and proactively communicate updates, delays, and service issues.
• Prepare and distribute rate confirmations and shipping documentation.
• Develop new business opportunities through phone prospecting and customer outreach.
• Grow existing customer accounts through exceptional service and relationship management.
• Resolve transportation issues and ensure successful freight delivery.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and operational documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences.

Skills

Freight brokerage

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Phone sales

Account management

Customer communication

Multi-tasking

Prospecting

Tools

DAT

Highway

Load boards

TMS

Job description

TalaTrans Worldwide Corporation is a growing transportation and logistics company providing domestic and international freight solutions across North America. We help businesses move freight efficiently by connecting shippers with trusted carrier partners while delivering personalized service, operational excellence, and responsive communication.

We are seeking a Freight Broker / Logistics Sales Executive to support existing customer relationships, coordinate freight movements, and drive new business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated logistics professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment, building relationships, solving transportation challenges, and contributing directly to company growth.

What You'll Do

• Manage freight shipments from pickup through delivery
• Source and secure qualified carriers utilizing DAT and other load boards
• Verify carrier authority, insurance, and compliance requirements using Highway and related platforms
• Negotiate rates with carriers and customers to maximize profitability
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers, drivers, shippers, and logistics partners
• Track shipments and proactively communicate updates, delays, and service issues
• Prepare and distribute rate confirmations and shipping documentation
• Develop new business opportunities through phone prospecting and customer outreach
• Grow existing customer accounts through exceptional service and relationship management
• Resolve transportation issues and ensure successful freight delivery
• Maintain accurate shipment records and operational documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Experience in freight brokerage, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or 3PL environments
• Understanding of freight brokerage operations, carrier management, and transportation services
• Experience using DAT, Highway, load boards, transportation management systems, or similar logistics platforms preferred
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable spending a significant portion of the day on the phone with carriers and customers
• Business development, sales, or account management experience is highly preferred
• Knowledge of FTL, LTL, and other freight solutions is a plus
• Base salary: Approximately $50,000-$70,000 + Commission
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Chicago-area preferred
• In-office position
• Monday-Friday schedule (typically 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
• High-energy, fast-paced environment
• Primarily phone-based role focused on carrier management, customer communication, and business development

Why Join TalaTrans Worldwide?

• Growing transportation and logistics organization with domestic and international capabilities
• Opportunity to help build and expand a growing freight brokerage operation
• Direct exposure to leadership and company strategy
• Entrepreneurial environment where your contributions make a visible impact
• Strong commission potential and career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to build long-term customer and carrier relationships
• Fast-moving organization that values initiative, accountability, and results

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