Freight Broker

Journey; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brokerage company is seeking a seasoned sales representative to join its fully remote team. This role involves promoting transportation services, achieving sales targets, and maintaining customer satisfaction. Candidates should have prior experience in shipper-facing sales, along with strong negotiation and communication skills, to thrive in a dynamic environment with ample growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in shipper-facing sales required.
• Ability to negotiate freight rates and fees is necessary.
• Strong familiarity with industry technology including rating tools.

Responsibilities

• Present, promote, and sell transportation services to prospective customers.
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis for potential and existing customers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Customer Relationship Management

Tools

Microsoft Suite

TMS systems

Job description

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CEO & Founder, Journey • Co-Founder, MoLo Solutions (acquired 2021) • 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year, IWU • Angel Investor • Speaker • Mentor • IWU…

Applicants must have previous experience in freight brokerage shipper-facing sales.

Fully Remote Role:

We're seeking a seasoned sales representative with experience in shipper-facing sales roles. This fully remote position offers the chance to join our client, a successful and expanding brokerage. With a profitable business model and ample growth potential, you'll have access to numerous opportunities and support for your career development.

About this role:

• Present, promote and sell transportation services to prospective customers
• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within the schedule
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis for potential and existing customers
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive customer relationships
• Reach out to prospective customers through all available channels, including but not limited to cold calling, cold messaging, attending conferences, LinkedIn messaging, etc.
• Expand wallet share with current customers
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services

Additional requirements:

• Ability to negotiate freight rates and fees
• Strong familiarity with common industry technology including, but not limited to, rating tools and TMS systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to set priorities
• Ability to productively work remotely
• Willingness to travel when needed/when possible
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Problem Solver with attention to detail

Salary range determined by experience: $60,000-100,000/year.

This position is also eligible for commission.

We are not expecting candidates to transition their entire book of business; however, our clients do require 2 years of previous experience in shipper-facing sales/building an organic book of business.

Pertaining to: Freight Brokerage, Freight Services, Freight Coordination, Cargo Delivery, Transport Logistics, Logistics Management, Transportation Services, Brokerage for Transportation, Trucking Industry, Trucking Brokerage Services, Full Truckload Brokerage, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Solutions, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), External Logistics, Shipping Services, Non-Asset-Based Logistics, Independent Freight Brokerage, Over-the-Road (OTR) Transport, Tanker Freight, Bulk Freight, Heavy Hauling, Hopper Freight, Specialized Freight, Oversized Loads, Special Permit Hauling, Liquid Bulk Transport, Dry Bulk Transport, Business Development Strategies, Networking Outreach, Cold Outreach, Revenue Expansion, Rate Negotiation, Customer Relations, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Growth Strategies, Enterprise Solutions, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Prospecting, Client Acquisition, Relationship Management, Self-Sufficient Contributor, Collaborative Team Member, Independent Worker, and Individual Performer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Freight and Package Transportation, and Truck Transportation

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