Logistics Broker

Essential Responsibilities

• Matching loads to carriers/drivers via phone and/or computerized systems
• Order entry of loads including all necessary information required for billing and effective dispatch
• Present and sell company services to current and potential clients
• Calling Carriers to Sell Freight
• Follow up on new leads and referrals
• Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned
• Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships
• Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-ups
• Identify and resolve client concerns
• Communicate information, or feedback gathered through Customer calls
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment regarding daily workload
• Calling Carriers to Sell Freight
• Represent Company in a professional manner in accordance with our Core Values
• Works with employees and management team to attain company goals
• Consistently exceeds productivity standards for all assignments
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities

• 1 year of Brokerage in the Transportation industry preferred
• PC proficient with good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel and Word
• Experience in DAT; Get loaded; Internet Truck stop a plus
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good communication skills including the ability to interface effectively with customers, vendors, and all internal departments
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a diverse team
• Ability to Sell and Close New Business
• Able to follow directions with emphasis on accuracy and quality control
• Able to learn and utilize various software systems utilized to perform daily tasks
• Able to read, comprehend, count accurately, do simple math and write English legibly