Freight broker job description

THE COMPANY: Since 1980, Stevens Transport has remained the primary choice of the Fortune 500 for delivery of perishable items and is the largest family-owned and operated climate controlled freight company in Texas. Family is a top priority at Stevens and those values are integrated into everything we do, every day. Our award-winning service and reputation paired with state-of-the-art equipment has made us the pioneer of the industry.

Stevens Transport Corporate offices as well as it's many departments and family of companies, reside on a massive 75-acre campus just East of Dallas. As a debt free, multimodal logistics conglomerate, Stevens Transport injects unmatched integrity into a corporate business model that reflects a track record of consistent growth and success. As “America's Trucking Family” and one of the nation's premier employers, we understand that our biggest “assets” are our people that support the continuous growth.

If you are looking to continue with a rewarding career in Transportation & Logistics, come join the over 750 corporate family members with an exciting opportunity waiting for you!!

THE ROLE: Stevens Transport TL, the brokerage division of Stevens Transport, is seeking to hire a National Freight Broker to solicit independent carriers to cover customer-awarded freight by negotiating profitable margins on various lanes, generate carrier sales leads and build relationships with carriers.

Our Freight Brokers have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and a passion for sales, relationship building, and working with people. They are at the center of an unpredictable, deadline-driven environment and are expert problem-solvers and can think on their feet.

QUALIFICATIONS:Highly organized and communicative - must be able to interact effectively at all levels, both internally and externally Ability to perform in an environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines High degree of initiative and independent execution. You are capable of thriving as a team player but are also driven by autonomy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Selling freight to carriers over the phone and consistently making and answering 100+ calls per day Building and maintaining relationships with carriers and covering 25+ loads a week Generating carrier sales leads Negotiating rates with drivers for best return on gross profit per load Monitoring shipment status, reply to e-mails, process updates and act as point of contact for carrier and customer Documenting daily check calls in AS/400Communicating changes in load status to applicable parties

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Timely follow-through Ability to handle high volumes of inbound email Solid computer skills with above average typing speed and accuracy
HIGHLY BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS:1+ years of carrier sales OR logistics experience
Medical, Vision, Dental coverage and Supplemental Life Insurance available + 401(k) retirement plan and quarterly match.

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Here at Quickway Logistics, Inc we are rapidly growing and are looking for 1 part-time team members to add to our weekend team. We are looking for someone intelligent, that can multitask and remain calm in stressful situations. Candidates must be able to work independently and complete all tasks within the work day.
Performing outbound calls to cover open Freight
Speak directly with Carriers/Drivers to ensure our customers freight on time
Ability to work at a fast pace and multitask including on the phone and maintaining emails
Ability to prioritize the tasks at hand
Preferred qualifications: (No Trucking experience needed) Below items are preferred
Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Familiar with DAT/Truckstop and Mcleod
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Weekend availability
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location

My client’s USA Transport Division is 35+ years old. They are the USA Transportation Division for a large global trading company. They are looking for a candidate that has 4-5 years’ experience selling truck brokerage services to their customers (new & existing).

JOB SCOPE:

As a company employee you will enjoy all the benefits, salary and commission. You will be their Truck Brokerage Sales Executive, and you will work remotely, in the USA. Depending on your performance you will have a lot of up-side for your future growth there.

Truck Brokerage Sales Executive responsibilities:

• Contact new shippers by cold calling new & existing customers for more nationwide business.
• Set up meetings with shippers to sell truckload and other brokerage services.
• Create and present presentations for your potential customers.
• Negotiate rates on new business and create contracts for new business.
• Determine the best coverage opportunities. Lane-by- lane or country-wide based on shippers needs or areas of interest
• Work with the operational team for the first 90 days to ensure coverage that was sold is being managed properly

Requirements:

• MUST HAVE TO GET IN THE DOOR: Min 4- 5 years’ experience in selling transportation truck brokerage services
• You must be a HUNTER willing to do cold calls via phone to find business.
• You need to have a portable book of business
• You will need to do in-person & phone sales call to customers.
• AA or higher college degree

Pay / Benefits:

• $60K - $85K Salary
• Full Family Benefits
• 401K w/Matching funds
• 10 – 12% Commission
• PTO