Freight Broker

Clera; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Clera is seeking an experienced Freight Broker to own shipper relationships from prospecting to delivery coordination. You will build and manage freight opportunities, quoting and negotiating with customers and carriers, and coordinating with operations to ensure reliable deliveries.

The role emphasizes growing existing accounts and expanding services, with a focus on remote work within the United States. Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in freight brokerage or related sales.
• Proven track record closing deals with shippers or carriers.
• Experience quoting freight and negotiating pricing through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new shipper accounts and build relationships resulting in freight opportunities.
• Learn lanes, volumes, service needs, and pricing expectations.
• Quote freight, quote rates, and secure shipments with carriers.
• Coordinate with operations to arrange capacity and ensure delivery reliability.
• Keep customers updated, resolve issues, and manage transactions through delivery.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts with additional services.

Skills

Freight brokerage experience

Logistics sales

Pricing negotiation

Tools

Freight brokerage software

Transportation management systems

Job description

About the Role

Join an early-stage supply chain technology company as a Freight Broker focused on building and managing shipper accounts. You will own the customer relationship from prospecting and quoting through delivery coordination, helping grow the company's freight brokerage business.

What You'll Do

• Prospect for new shipper accounts and build relationships that generate freight opportunities.

• Learn customer freight lanes, shipment volumes, service needs, and pricing expectations.

• Quote freight, negotiate rates with customers and carriers, and secure shipments.

• Coordinate with operations teams to arrange carrier capacity and support reliable delivery.

• Keep customers informed, resolve service issues, and manage each transaction through delivery.

• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts through additional freight or services.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of experience in freight brokerage, logistics sales, or carrier sales, including recent freight brokerage experience.

• A demonstrated record of closing freight or logistics deals with shippers or carriers and acquiring new accounts.

• Experience quoting freight, negotiating pricing, managing customer relationships through delivery, and coordinating with operations teams.

• Knowledge of freight lanes, carrier networks, and logistics market dynamics.

• Experience with freight brokerage software or transportation management systems is valuable.

• A transferable book of business and experience working independently or remotely are valuable.

Compensation & Benefits

The listed compensation range is $65,000 to $300,000 annually. Compensation includes a $60,000 annualized salary for the first three months with a 30% commission split, followed by commission-only compensation with a 70% split. Benefits include a 401(k) and health insurance. Visa sponsorship is available.

Location

Remote within the United States.