Logistics Specialist and Freight Broker Manager

Transworth Logistics & Leasing; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Transworth Logistics & Leasing in Columbus GA is seeking an experienced Freight Broker/Operations Specialist to manage the brokerage department and drive growth. You will quote rates, negotiate with carriers, book dry van loads, and track shipments from pickup to delivery while maintaining strong customer and driver relationships.

The role requires 1–6 years of freight brokerage or related experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting

Qualifications

• 1–6 years of freight brokerage, logistics, or transportation experience.
• Dry van, truckload experience preferred.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills.
• Comfortable with sales, negotiating and developing new business.
• Organized and able to manage multiple loads at once.
• Self-motivated and dependable with attention to detail.
• Willing to work out of the company's office in Columbus GA.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast paced and multi-tasking environment.
• Maintain a can-do attitude.
• Make profitable business decisions while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Develop new customer accounts and generate new business.
• Quote and negotiate freight rates.
• Find and negotiate with qualified carriers.
• Book and coordinate dry van loads.
• Track shipments from pickup through delivery.
• Communicate with customers, carriers, and drivers.
• Handle rate confirmations and necessary paperwork.
• Resolve service issues quickly and professionally.
• Help increase daily load volume and brokerage revenue.

Skills

Freight brokerage

Customer service

Negotiation

Sales

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Independence

Teamwork

Job description

We are a small, independent and very successful trucking company (assets & brokerage) located in Southwest Georgia (Approx. 90 miles from Atlanta). We have built up a consistent and substantial business over the last 25 years to include freight brokerage and a fleet of 25 dry van trucks/trailers. With this growth and success, we are looking for an experienced Freight Broker /Operations Specialist to come on board to manage the brokerage department.

What You'll Do

• Work in a fast paced and multi-tasking environment. You must be strong under pressure.
• Bring a consistent great attitude and a "can-do mentality" to the job every day.
• Make good and profitable business decisions while also making sure the customer is completely satisfied.
• Manage and grow relationships with our existing customers
• Develop new customer accounts and generate new business
• Quote and negotiate freight rates
• Find and negotiate with qualified carriers
• Book and coordinate dry van loads
• Track shipments from pickup through delivery
• Communicate with customers, carriers, and drivers
• Handle rate confirmations and necessary paperwork
• Resolve service issues quickly and professionally
• Help increase our daily load volume and brokerage revenue

What We're Looking For

• 1-6 years of freight brokerage, logistics, or transportation experience preferred
• Dry van, truck load experience preferred
• Strong customer-service and communication skills
• Comfortable with sales, negotiating, and developing new business
• Organized and able to manage multiple loads at once
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to work out of the company's office in Columbus GA

Compensation

Competitive salary + commission

Salary is based on experience and qualifications, with additional earning potential through commissions.

If you know freight, know how to build customer relationships, and are motivated to grow your income, we'd like to hear from you.