Freight Broker

Your Role: Transportation Broker We are looking for Transportation Brokers to join our team. Transportation Brokers assist in managing incoming and outgoing shipping logistics for cargo transportation carriers and shipping companies. The ideal candidate will perform daily "check calls" on loads in transit, handle customer related issues and inquiries, and originate the necessary documentation for freight bills. Why we’re Awesome!! Inclusive company culture Training and Development Competitive Compensation Unparalleled Benefits & Wellness 401k with a generous match Share in Company ownership Employee Recognition program What You’ll Do (Your Superpowers in Action!) Customer Acquisition & Problem Solving (The Closer) Sales & Acquisition: Contact new customers and be responsible for customer acquisitions. Relationship Building: Develop and increase profitable volume with existing and newly acquired shippers, and build relationships with developing accounts. Consultation: Use strong relationships to understand customers' business, better qualifying them to identify and solve the customers' problems. Carrier Management & Pricing (The Negotiator) Capacity Growth: Contact and build relationships with carriers to increase capacity for specific projects and lanes, thereby increasing the overall capacity for the office and company. Pricing Strategy: Gain up-to-date personal knowledge of market freight rates to determine a "fair" price to pay trucks and charge shippers. Rate Negotiation: Offer rates established by Senior Transportation Brokers and management, and negotiate as market demands. Solutions: Recommend solutions for customers to Senior Transportation Brokers and/or management. Logistics & Compliance (The Executor) Daily Management: Perform daily "check calls" on loads in transit and originate necessary documentation for freight bills. Core Logistics: Handle Freight Brokerage and booking loads. Standards: Uphold the company standard following the company principles of Customer, Company, Office. Skills & Experience (Your Arsenal of Awesome!) Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Freight Brokerage/customer service. College degree highly desired or equivalent experience. Mindset: Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment. Service & Ethics: Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic. Problem Solving: Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills, and ability to handle conflict. Efficiency: Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask. Execution: Highly organized and detail-oriented. Aptitude: Ability to quickly process information and make decisions, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Communication: Excellent and effective communication skills. Allen Lund Company is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity. We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr