Freight Sales Broker

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Freight Sales Brooker to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Generating leads attracting new prospects, and developing a sales pipeline.
• Identifying and selecting reputable and safe carriers for freight services.
• Providing customers with shipping quotes.
• Booking orders with carriers.
• Assisting in preparing carriers for loads.
• Tracking status of loads.
• Collaborating with shippers, carriers, and dispatchers to manage scheduled collections and drop-offs.
• Keeping accurate records of relevant activities.
• Updating customers on the status of shipments, and assisting with other inquiries.
• Maintaining current knowledge of market trends in the transportation marketplace.

Freight Broker Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• 2+ years of work experience in a similar role.
• Established book of business preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Proficient negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets.