Inside Sales and Logistics

Little John Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + commission, paid weekly

Quarterly production bonus program

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holiday pay

Unlimited commission opportunity

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Houston is looking for a motivated Freight Broker. This role requires developing customer relationships and aligning their needs with freight solutions. Candidates should have sales experience, computer skills, and strong analytical abilities. The position offers a competitive salary plus commission, health benefits, and opportunities for bonuses. Join a dynamic team where dedication to integrity, honesty, and teamwork is valued.

Qualifications

• Prior sales experience is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of computer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Analyze customer needs and align them with trucks.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask

Negotiation skills

Job description

As a Landstar agent, you will be part of a multi-billion-dollar leader in the logistics industry. Its fast-paced, energetic sales model and state-of-the-art technology have propelled us to a "giant" in the logistics industry. Motivated employees help to arrange hundreds of truckload freight movements every day. Fierce dedication to the company's winning principles integrity, honesty, and teamwork gives us the edge to continually exceed the expectations of its employees, customers, and carriers, and makes this a company people are proud to be associated with!

ARE YOU READY FOR A CHALLENGE?

The Freight Broker is primarily responsible for developing relationships with existing and prospective customers and analyzing needs and aligning them with trucks. The position is a motivated individual that seizes the opportunity in the fast-paced and rewarding field. The position prefers sales experience, along with a book of business and a positive, self-driven, hard-working, financially motivated attitude.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• salary + commission, paid weekly
• Quarterly production bonus program available, in addition to the base and commission pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage available
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Unlimited commission opportunity

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Prior sales experience is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of computer experience is preferred.

POSITION KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services including marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to adapt and able to manage multiple assignments while working independently.
• The ability to persuade others to buy products or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
• The ability to resolve customer complaints or problems.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to maintain a backbone for negotiating, and the ability to handle conflict.
• The ability to multitask, including managing at least two phones, while using email and IM.
• The ability to be dependable, adaptable, and flexible when dealing with people.
• The ability to pay attention to small details in a high-stress environment.