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Freight Broker
We are seeking an experienced Freight Broker to grow with our company
What's in it for you?
Medical / Vision / Dental Holiday Pay, PTO Freight Broker Details :
Direct Hire position 60, to $100, / annually First Shift (Monday through Friday from 08 : 00am to 05 : 00pm) Generate and maintain new business and assist with the growth of our established customer base. Generate and quote shipments to customers and carriers. Manage all aspects related to shipments being transported (data entry, tracking, tracing) Establish relationships by negotiating value for both customers and carriers. Keeping up with changes in regulations, national fuel schedules and shipping trends. Making sure all applicable compliance regulations and laws are adhered to. Promote WCCT’s services and value by promoting tailor-fitting services based on customers’ requests and needs. Thoroughly vetting carriers hired to haul shipments, ensuring WCCT’s standard and processes are adhered to. Monitoring the progress of shipments, dealing with shipment delays and damage and resolving any problems that arise. Freight Broker Qualifications :
2 years minimum of documented freight brokering experience Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while actively communicating to customers, carriers, and team members. Be able to work independently without supervision. Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills This candidate will be self-driven and possess strong analytical and technical skills that can be used to produce creative solutions. This individual will be outgoing, self-motivated, confident, and well organized. Work well under pressure with excellent communication skills must be able to speak up and be heard. We welcome new ideas. Have extensive computer knowledge – Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products Understanding the value of the customer as well as the carrier by managing schedules in all time zones of the United States. Troubleshooting skills, very organized and a positive demeaner. Ability to develop profitable business opportunities. No Cold Calling – we have an extensive customer base and growing daily. Knowledge of carrier compliance guidelines and requirements Selling and negotiating rates and service solutions to customers and carriers via phone, email and text. Proactively communicate issues, concerns, ideas, solutions internally and externally. Understand and effectively escalate situations when needed through the appropriate channels.
Salary : $60 - $100
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