Strategic Freight Broker & Carrier Relations

Ruan Transportation Management Systems; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruan Transportation Management Systems in Des Moines is hiring for the Brokerage Specialist position, which requires on-site work during Saturday to Monday with 12-hour shifts. The specialist will build relationships with carriers, negotiate freight capacity, and share valuable insights with the Account Management and Carrier Development teams. This role involves proactive communication and high-volume carrier interaction, essential for driving load-level decision-making processes. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills are vital for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Book freight with carriers through market-appropriate negotiations.
• Proactively communicate load-level situations.
• Gather carrier information to support decision-making.
• Interact with numerous carriers via phone and email.
• Learn from each interaction to inform the team.
• Communicate load bookings in the required format.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed.

Job description

Ruan Transportation Management Systems in Des Moines is hiring for the Brokerage Specialist position, which requires on-site work during Saturday to Monday with 12-hour shifts. The specialist will build relationships with carriers, negotiate freight capacity, and share valuable insights with the Account Management and Carrier Development teams. This role involves proactive communication and high-volume carrier interaction, essential for driving load-level decision-making processes. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills are vital for success in this role.