Freight Broker

AmeriLux Family of Companies; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-deductible healthcare

Onsite healthcare clinic

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flex spending account

Job summary

AmeriLux Logistics in De Pere, Wisconsin, is seeking a Freight Broker who will identify, vet and nurture carrier relationships, negotiate rates, and secure timely shipments to meet customer demand.

You will collaborate with the sales team to capitalize on market opportunities and build win-win partnerships, driving strong on-time performance and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, freight brokerage, transportation or related field.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to analyze freight market dynamics and identify growth opportunities.
• Results-oriented mindset with a data-driven approach.
• Alignment with AmeriLux's core values and commitment to development.

Responsibilities

• Carrier network development: identify and vet prospective carriers to build a strong pipeline.
• Rate negotiation: secure competitive pricing for shipments using market trends.
• Sales collaboration: work with sales to identify opportunities and customer needs.
• Relationship management: cultivate partnerships with carriers and ensure service.
• Shipment tracking & execution: coordinate with tracking team for on-time pickups and deliveries.
• Performance metrics: meet KPIs including daily calls, monthly load bookings, and on-time tracking.

Skills

Logistics experience

Negotiation

Relationship management

Market analysis

Job description

At AmeriLux Logistics, we are in the people business. As a Freight Broker,you will play a key role in managing logistics operations by identifying, vetting, and nurturing relationships with prospective carriers. Your primary responsibility will be negotiating competitive rates and securing timely shipments to meet customer demand. You will collaborate closely with the sales team to capitalize on market opportunities and build win-win partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrier Network Development - Identify and vet prospective carriers to establish a robust pipeline of preferred partners
• Rate Negotiation - Secure competitive pricing for shipments by leveraging market trends and operational requirements
• Sales Collaboration - Work with the sales team to understand regional preferences and customer needs, proactively identifying new business opportunities
• Relationship Management - Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with carriers, ensuring consistent and exceptional service delivery
• Shipment Tracking & Execution - Partner with the tracking team to ensure on-time pickup and delivery, maintaining high service reliability
• Performance Metrics - Meet or exceed key KPIs, including:
• Daily call quotas (inbound/outbound)
• Monthly load bookings
• On-time tracking compliance

Requirements

• Experience in logistics, freight brokerage, transportation, or a related field
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Ability to analyze freight market dynamics and identify growth opportunities
• A driven, results-oriented mindset with a data-driven approach
• Alignment with AmeriLux's core values and commitment to continuous learning and development

Benefits

The AmeriLux benefits package includes a nationally award winning zero-dollar deductible healthcare plan created to ensure peace of mind and comprehensive care for all A-Team family members.

Our onsite healthcare clinic, free to all team members, provides convenient access to high-quality medical care with a personalized touch from physicians who take the time to get to know you. In addition, we offer comprehensive dental and vision insurance, as well as disability and life insurance to ensure you and your family are protected. Our benefit plan includes a 401(k) match, employee assistance program, paid time off, and flex spending account access.