Freight Broker

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 issues and inquiries, and originate documentation for freight bills. Responsibilities 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 customer's business, better qualifying them to identify and solve the customer's problems. Service Excellence: Deliver exceptional customer service. 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 in order 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. 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. Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of experience in Freight Brokerage/customer service. College degree highly desired or equivalent experience. Self‑motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast‑paced environment. Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic. Effective negotiation and problem‑solving skills, and ability to handle conflict. Excellent time‑management skills with the ability to multitask. Highly organized and detail‑oriented. Ability to quickly process information and make decisions, and work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent and effective communication skills. Benefits Inclusive company culture Training and Development Competitive Compensation Unparalleled Benefits & Wellness 401k with a generous match Career Growth Opportunities Transfer Opportunities Share in Company ownership Employee Recognition program Equal Opportunity Statement Allen Lund Company is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr