Freight Broker

Direct Drive Logistics, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Inside Transportation Sales Professionals to join their dynamic team in Milwaukee. This exciting role offers the opportunity to grow revenue and build relationships with new customers while working in a supportive and high-energy environment. The company prides itself on its superior customer service and competitive compensation structure, making it a top choice for professionals in the logistics sector. If you're passionate about sales and eager to make an impact in the transportation industry, this position could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Retirement Plan

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Bonus Pay

Commission Pay

Qualifications

• Must have sales experience, preferably in 3PL sales.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue and relationships with new customers through various methods.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and communicate issues to management.
• Provide documented activity reports via CRM on sales efforts.

Skills

Phone Selling Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Detail-oriented

Negotiation Skills

Sales Experience

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

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Direct Drive Logistics is looking to hire Inside Transportation Sales Professionals for our Milwaukee, WI office.

Since 1994, Direct Drive has earned its status as a premier Transportation and Logistics Company in Milwaukee, WI through superior customer service, consistent growth, investment in technology, and a focus on an amazing work environment. The company was awarded Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces in 2019, 2020, and 2022. We also offer extremely competitive LTL rates, having contracts with over 50 of the nation's best LTL carriers. We offer one of the best office environments in Milwaukee and the BEST salary and commission structures in the industry!

Main Responsibilities

• Grow revenue and relationships with new customers.
• Generate leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
• Utilize inside sales knowledge and work with inside reps.
• Learn and sell all modes of services in the company portfolio.
• Get Quotes for formal and spot bids.
• Support carrier reps with the coordination of transportation freight in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction - maintain close contact with all customers, including follow-up on concerns or other issues.
• Communicate customer problems to management.
• Share experiences and best practices with the team to ensure success.
• Exceed all standards for prospecting calls, presentations, proposals, and closes.
• Develop, execute, and monitor strategic and tactical goals to maximize sales, profit, and to ensure sales targets are met or exceeded.
• Provide documented activity reports via CRM of your sales efforts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Excellent phone selling and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new systems.
• Detail-oriented in fast-paced setting.
• Sales experience is an absolute MUST! Bonus if in 3PL sales!
• Negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Retirement Plan.
• Flexible schedule.
• Paid time off.

Supplemental Pay Types

• Bonus pay.
• Commission pay.

Schedule

• 8-hour shift.

Seniority level

• Entry level.

Employment type

• Full-time.

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing.

Industries

• Truck Transportation.