Freight Broker/Freight Sales Agent

SUNNY EXPRESS LLC
Des Plaines, IL Contractor | Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2023 CLOSED ON 3/14/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Broker/Freight Sales Agent position at SUNNY EXPRESS LLC?

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cradle to Grave Freight Broker to join our team. This is a full-time position responsible for managing the entire freight brokerage process from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in the transportation and logistics industry, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify, solicit and secure new business opportunities for the company
  • Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers and carriers
  • Negotiate rates and service levels with carriers to ensure the best possible service for our clients
  • Create and manage load boards and dispatch freight to carriers
  • Track and monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues that may arise
  • Provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively with clients to ensure their satisfaction
  • Continuously monitor market trends and carrier availability to ensure the company remains competitive
  • Attend trade shows and networking events to promote the company and its services
  • Work closely with the operations team to ensure all shipments are handled in a compliant and efficient manner.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in freight brokerage
  • Strong knowledge of transportation industry regulations and compliance
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation management systems
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Sunny Express is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Commission pay

Experience:

  • Transportation management systems: 1 year (Required)
  • Freight Brokerage (Cradle to grave): 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $50,000 - $110,000

Entry Level Freight Broker
Celeritas Freight Solutions -
Chicago, IL
Freight Agent
Stronghold Freight Corp -
Westmont, IL
Freight Broker Agent
Barakat Transport -
Markham, IL

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Freight Broker/Freight Sales Agent.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Channel Development Skill

    • Income Estimation: $124,991 - $167,261
    • Income Estimation: $125,385 - $184,125
  • Channel Management Skill

    • Income Estimation: $124,991 - $167,261
    • Income Estimation: $138,765 - $193,703
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Freight Broker/Freight Sales Agent jobs in the Des Plaines, IL area that may be a better fit.

Freight Broker

Precision Freight, Itasca, IL

Domestic Sales Agent - Freight Operations

Primary Freight Services, Bensenville, IL