Department:
TL AccountingJob Description:
JOB SUMMARY: Stevens Transport TL, the brokerage division of Stevens Transport, is seeking to hire a National Freight Brokerto solicit independent carriers to cover customer-awarded freight by negotiating profitable margins on various lanes, generate carrier sales leads and build relationships with carriers.Â
Our Freight Brokers have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and a passion for sales, relationship building, and working with people. They are at the center of an unpredictable, deadline-driven environment and are expert problem-solvers and can think on their feet.Â
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JOB DESCRIPTION:Â Â
Key Responsibilities Â
Selling freight to carriers over the phone and consistently making and answering 100+ calls per dayÂ
Building and maintaining relationships with carriers and covering 25+ loads a weekÂ
Generating carrier sales leadsÂ
Negotiating rates with drivers for best return on gross profit per load
Monitoring shipment status, reply to e-mails, process updates and act as point of contact for carrier and customerÂ
Documenting daily check calls in AS/400Â
Communicating changes in load status to applicable partiesÂ
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QUALIFICATIONS:Â Â
Minimum QualificationsÂ
Timely follow-throughÂ
Ability to handle high volumes of inbound emailÂ
Solid computer skills with above average typing speed and accuracyÂ
Highly organized and communicative – must be able to interact effectively at all levels, both internally and externallyÂ
Ability to perform in an environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlinesÂ
High degree of initiative and independent execution. You are capable of thriving as a team player but are also driven by autonomyÂ
Preferred QualificationsÂ
1+ years of carrier sales OR logistics experienceÂ
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SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Â Â
Strong communicationÂ
Attention to detailÂ
Follow upÂ
OrganizationÂ
Computer literacyÂ
Total LogisticsÂ
3PLÂ
BrokerageÂ
Work Experience:Â
1+ year in logistics or carrier salesÂ
Workshift:
Education:
In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status.Â
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