Freight Broker

Mackenzie Stuart; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Freight Broker for a full-time position in Tyler, Texas, with the option for remote work. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of freight brokerage experience, strong logistics knowledge, and excellent negotiation skills. This role involves generating new business, managing customer relationships, and ensuring transport efficiency. Competitive salary range is $80,000 to $110,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a freight broker required.
• Experience in logistics and operations management.
• Strong understanding of freight markets.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business by prospecting potential customers.
• Manage the full sales cycle and maintain customer relationships.
• Source reliable carriers and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Provide excellent customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and track shipments for issues.
• Record all sales activities in the CRM.

Skills

Logistics experience

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of freight types

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Executive Search Consultant specializing in Logistics and Supply Chain

Join a growing Trucking company as a freight broker in the logistics industry. This is a full-time position and at least 3 years’ experience as a freight broker is required. This position is in Tyler, Texas, however remote work is an option.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Duties and responsibilities

• Generate new business by identifying and prospecting potential customers by cold calling and growing existing accounts.
• Manage the full sales cycle by generating new leads, providing quotes to clients, closing deals and maintaining good customer relationships.
• Source and guarantee reliable carriers to match customer needs allowing efficient and cost-effective transport solutions.
• Negotiate with bother shippers and carriers to achieve profit maximization whilst aiding in our ability to offer competitive pricing.
• Provide excellent customer satisfaction by building a strong relationship with both clients and carriers throughout the process by eradicating issues and providing updates when necessary.
• Monitor and track shipments to ensure the process is succeeding and to investigate issues such as delays.
• Record all activities such as sales, customer interactions, customer information and carrier information within the company CRM.

Required skills and qualifications

• Have years of experience in Logistics, operations management and Freight brokerage.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Have knowledge of some of these freight types- Domestic truckload, Dry van, Flatbed, Reefer or Refrigerated.
• Have a desire to grow within the company as there are plans for expansion in the future
• Track record of success as a broker with an understanding of freight markets and industry trends.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with both carriers and clients.
• Self-motivated and able to operate independently continuously demonstrating initiative and drive.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage