Freight Operations & Sales Specialist

Formulated Automation; United States; Ibrido; USD 45.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote engagement setup

Flexible holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

South is seeking a hands-on Freight Operations & Sales Specialist for a hybrid role supporting a U.S. box truck brokerage.

You will coordinate shipments from pickup to delivery, drive proactive outbound sales, and build profitable freight lanes while maintaining strong shipper and carrier relationships. You’ll report to the Operations Lead, work 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST, Monday–Friday, and optimize backhaul utilization with a target above 90%.

Competenze

• 2+ years in U.S. freight brokerage, 3PL, or trucking operations.
• Proven experience in proactive cold calling, outbound sales and lane development.
• Hands-on experience coordinating shipments and handling daily ops.
• Advanced English proficiency for direct U.S. client interaction.
• Track record of achieving backhaul utilization and weekly volume goals.
• Ability to report to leadership and work independently in a fast-paced env.

Mansioni

• Sales & Lane Development: outbound calling and lead generation to build shipper relationships and lanes.
• Inbound & Client Engagement: follow up on inquiries, respond to quotes, manage communications.
• Volume & Capacity Growth: drive carrier growth to target weekly volume across multiple carriers.
• Backhaul Optimization: sell and secure return loads to exceed 90% backhaul fill.
• Operations & Execution: coordinate daily freight progress with drivers and U.S. clients.
• Documentation & Systems: prepare rate confirmations, BOLs, PODs, and CRM/TMS records.

Conoscenze

Freight brokerage experience

Outbound sales

Operations coordination

Independent work

English proficiency

Backhaul optimization

Strumenti

CRM software

TMS systems

GoHighLevel

Trucker Tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Hi there! We are South and our client is looking for a Freight Operations & Sales Specialist!

Note To Applicants

• Eligibility: This position is open to candidates residing in Latin America.
• Application Language: Please submit your CV in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.
• Professional Presentation: We encourage you to showcase your professional experience by including a Loom video in the application form. While this is optional, candidates who provide a video presentation will be given priority.
• Interview Policy: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during interviews are strictly prohibited.
• Note: As part of the final stages of the selection process, contractors may be asked to provide professional references for a reference check. If you're selected, you may also be asked to update their LinkedIn profile.

About The Engagement

We are supporting an expanding U.S. box truck brokerage connecting shippers with reliable transportation solutions. They are seeking a hands‑on logistics and sales professional to join their team in a dedicated hybrid role, reporting directly to the Operations Lead.

This engagement combines daily shipment coordination with aggressive commercial outreach. You will manage shipments from pickup to delivery, maintain customer and carrier relationships, build new freight lanes, and generate consistent volume across key corridors. A core focus will be optimizing carrier capacity, building profitable lanes, and securing return loads to maintain a backhaul utilization rate above 90%.

Core Responsibilities

• Sales & Lane Development (75% focus): Execute proactive outbound cold calling and lead generation to build new shipper relationships and establish consistent freight lanes.
• Inbound & Client Engagement (25% focus): Follow up on inbound inquiries, respond to customer quotes, and manage ongoing account communications.
• Volume & Capacity Growth: Drive carrier growth to target a minimum weekly volume of $5,000 across multiple carriers.
• Backhaul Optimization: Focus on selling and securing return loads to ensure a backhaul fill rate exceeding 90%.
• Operations & Execution: Coordinate daily freight progress, communicate with drivers and U.S. clients, and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Documentation & Systems: Prepare rate confirmations, Bills of Lading (BOLs), Proofs of Delivery (PODs), and maintain accurate CRM and TMS records.

Key Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2+ years of experience in U.S. freight brokerage, 3PL, or trucking operations.
• Proven experience in proactive cold calling, outbound sales, and building new freight lanes from scratch.
• Hands‑on experience coordinating box truck or truckload shipments and handling daily operational issues.
• Advanced English proficiency with strong verbal communication skills for direct U.S. client interaction.
• Track record of achieving operational targets, such as high backhaul utilization rates and weekly volume goals.
• Ability to report directly to leadership and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Specific experience in box truck, middle‑mile, or expedited freight.
• Familiarity with CRM, TMS, and tracking platforms (e.g., GoHighLevel, LoadStop, Macropoint, Trucker Tools).
• Existing network of U.S. shippers or carriers.
• Knowledge of major U.S. freight corridors and transit times.

Engagement Details & Culture

• Competitive monthly salary.
• Flexibility & Setup: Dedicated remote engagement working with a growing U.S. logistics team.
• Schedule & Availability: Core overlap availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST.
• Time Away: 6 major U.S. holidays plus 10 flexible planned non‑working days per year
• Room to contribute: Join a growing brokerage where you can help improve processes and support business growth.

If you have a strong understanding of U.S. freight operations, enjoy working with customers, and are interested in contributing to business development, we'd love to hear from you.