Freight Broker Agent

Job Overview
Are you a dynamic, results-driven professional with a passion for logistics and supply chain solutions? We are seeking an energetic Freight Broker Agent to join our team and play a pivotal role in connecting shippers with reliable carriers. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in transportation management, customer relationship management, and sales to facilitate seamless freight movements across various industries. Your proactive approach will help optimize logistics operations, build strong client relationships, and drive business growth in a fast-paced environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career in transportation sales and supply chain management while making a tangible impact on our clients’ success.

Duties

• Develop and maintain relationships with shippers, carriers, and clients to ensure consistent freight solutions.
• Coordinate transportation planning by matching freight loads with appropriate carriers using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and other logistics software such as CRM platforms like EDI or AS400.
• Negotiate rates, contracts, and service terms to secure profitable agreements while meeting client needs.
• Manage inside sales activities, including lead generation, prospecting, and account management to expand the customer base.
• Oversee dispatching processes, ensuring timely pickup and delivery of freight while adhering to FDA regulations and safety standards.
• Utilize data entry skills for accurate documentation of shipments, pricing details, and contract terms within transportation management systems.
• Collaborate with carriers on transportation sales strategies, carrier sales negotiations, and capacity planning to optimize logistics operations.
• Monitor shipment progress through transportation management systems, providing proactive updates and resolving issues promptly.

Experience

• Proven experience in supply chain management or transportation management roles within logistics or 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) environments.
• Strong background in B2B sales, account management, and logistics sales with a focus on freight or transportation services.
• Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), CRM software such as EDI or AS400 for order processing and communication.
• Knowledge of freight pricing strategies, negotiation techniques, and contract management related to transportation sales.
• Experience working with NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier), FDA regulations, dispatching procedures, and transportation planning is highly desirable.
• Ability to perform data entry accurately while managing multiple accounts simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication skills combined with a proactive attitude towards lead generation and customer relationship development. Join us as a Freight Broker Agent if you're eager to thrive in a vibrant environment that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth!

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person