What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Freight Broker position at FREIGHT FORWARDER?
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Freight Broker to develop new business, negotiate freight rates, and manage shipments from origin to destination. The ideal candidate has strong industry connections and a result-driven mindset.
Duties:
- Prospect & Generate Leads: Identify potential clients and vendors through networking and outreach for new leads, including both LTL and FTL.
- Carrier Monitoring & Vendor Management: Proactively seek out and onboard more competitive and reliable trucker vendors. Track shipments, resolve delays and billing issues, prepare bills of lading for merchandise delivery, and coordinate with carriers.
- Client Relationship Management: Maintain real-time daily communication with clients and drivers, build long-term relationships with decision-makers, and understand their logistics needs.
- Negotiation & Closing: Negotiate rates, secure competitive pricing for freight loads, manage client expectations, and close deals with a focus on long-term partnerships with clients and shippers.
- Account Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction. Manage documentation, quality control, and schedule pick-up & delivery appointments.
- Market Knowledge: Stay updated on industry trends, port operations, and supply chain best practices to provide expert guidance.
Skills:
- Strong negotiation and sales skills with a proven ability to close deals.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and freight operations.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong time management skills.
- Sales management/outside sales experience.
- Experience in truck brokerage.
- Familiarity with platforms such as DAT, Truckstop, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Cerritos, CA 90703 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cerritos, CA 90703: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $120,000