Freight Forwarding Clerk Inside Sales

LPC Personnel, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LPC Personnel, Inc. Freight Forwarding is seeking a detail-oriented Inside Sales Clerk to support customers with quotes, shipment coordination, and order processing in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in freight forwarding or related fields, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office; experience with TMS/ERP/CRM is a plus. This role focuses on accuracy, responsiveness, and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or customer service.
• Experience with freight quoting or shipment coordination preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare freight quotes and assist with pricing based on customer requirements
• Communicate with customers regarding rates, shipment details, schedules, and service options.
• Process orders and shipment requests accurately
• Coordinate with carriers, customers, and internal teams to ensure efficient shipment handling
• Track shipments and provide customers with status updates and documentation
• Follow up on quotes, customer inquiries, and pending shipments
• Maintain accurate customer, shipment, and pricing information
• Assist with customer service, sales follow-up, and general administrative tasks

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Freight Forwarding Clerk (Inside Sales) to support customers with freight quotes, shipment coordination, order processing, and sales support. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare freight quotes and assist with pricing based on customer requirements
• Communicate with customers regarding rates, shipment details, schedules, and service options.
• Process orders and shipment requests accurately
• Coordinate with carriers, customers, and internal teams to ensure efficient shipment handling
• Track shipments and provide customers with status updates and documentation
• Follow up on quotes, customer inquiries, and pending shipments
• Maintain accurate customer, shipment, and pricing information
• Assist with customer service, sales follow-up, and general administrative tasks

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, inside sales, or customer service
• Experience with freight quoting or shipment coordination is preferred
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with TMS, ERP, or CRM systems is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

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