Freight Broker

AmeriLux Family of Companies; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar deductible health plan

Onsite healthcare clinic

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flex spending account

Job summary

AmeriLux Logistics, based in Wisconsin, seeks a Freight Broker to manage carrier relationships, negotiate rates, and secure timely shipments. You will collaborate with the sales team to seize market opportunities and drive profitable growth across regional markets.

The ideal candidate has logistics or freight brokerage experience, strong negotiation skills, and a data-driven approach to identifying growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, monthly load bookings, and on-time tracking compliance.

Skills

Logistics experience

Negotiation

Relationship management

Market analysis

Data-driven

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.