Freight Broker

Globetrotter is currently seeking a unique and dynamic individual to join its team as a freight broker . We are expanding our freight brokerage operation and are seeking motivated transportation brokers with a desire to work in this fast-paced, rewarding environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with industry experience to join the Globetrotter team. The ideal candidate is someone with a background in transportation brokerage, who is looking to expand their existing customer portfolio and grow with our company As a freight broker, you will be responsible for developing relationships with customers and arranging freight transportation to meet their needs.

Qualities:

• Must have STRONG outbound phone call salesmanship skills.
• Negotiating and closing deals, and managing expectations of clients and customers.
• Present a professional image of conduct and attitude
• Proficient in both verbal and written communications
• Exemplify a high degree of personal integrity and interpersonal skills and abilities.
• Prove a willingness to commit the additional time and effort necessary during periods of opportunity to develop and secure income generating purchase and sales relationships.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a freight transportation broker
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem solving skills
• Good knowledge of the transportation industry
• Ability to quickly process information and make decisions

Responsibilities:

• Build logistics infrastructure by qualifying and starting new relationships with transportation companies to haul various products across the country
• Manage, maintain and build good relations with trucking carriers
• Provide consistent, ongoing and as needed after hours support for all logistical related scenarios
• Plan and negotiate freight rates with trucking companies to increase company profits
• Ability to negotiate with carriers on rates, capacity commitments, and service performance
• Tender shipments to carriers and continuously monitor shipment progress
• Daily calls to carriers daily to secure equipment
• Collaborating with our asset-based fleet operations managers
• Develop and interact with customers to provide tailored transportation services
• Calling customers daily update shipment status and to foster close relationships
• Offering services to new and existing customers
• Proactively identify and resolve issues using critical thinking skills
• Provide best in class customer service to carriers and shippers
• Actively participate in company goals and meet or exceed company metrics

Compensation/ Benefits

• Weekly salary commensurate with experience
• Potential for monthly bonuses
• Paid major holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $52,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year + potential for monthly bonus