About this National Freight Broker role at Stevens Transport
Department:
TL AccountingJob Description:
JOB SUMMARY: Stevens Transport TL, the brokerage division of Stevens Transport, is seeking to hire a National Freight Broker to solicit independent carriers to cover customer-awarded freight by negotiating profitable margins on various lanes, generate carrier sales leads and build relationships with carriers.
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key Responsibilities
Selling freight to carriers over the phone and consistently making and answering 100+ calls per day
Building and maintaining relationships with carriers and covering 25+ loads a week
Generating carrier sales leads
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 customer
Documenting daily check calls in AS/400
Communicating changes in load status to applicable parties
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
Timely follow-through
Ability to handle high volumes of inbound email
Solid computer skills with above average typing speed and accuracy
Highly organized and communicative – must be able to interact effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
Ability to perform in an environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines
High degree of initiative and independent execution. You are capable of thriving as a team player but are also driven by autonomy
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of carrier sales OR logistics experience
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong communication
Attention to detail
Follow up
Organization
Computer literacy
Total Logistics
3PL
Brokerage
Work Experience:
1+ year in logistics or carrier sales
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.