Oregon Staffing
Freight Broker
The Freight Broker is responsible for the solicitation, brokering, and management of all freight for customers. The Freight Broker is also responsible for managing carrier relationships, tracking load activity to ensure proper on-time metrics, and maintaining the proper documentation pertaining to all loads moved. Negotiates rates with carriers to achieve target margin goals. The qualified candidate will communicate with existing customers to obtain loads. They will work to generate new business within customer accounts, follow up with carriers and customers on assigned loads, while maintaining profitability and productive working relationships with customer and carrier representatives. Compensation Structure: Base salary plus commission. Background Required: Cradle-to-grave freight brokerage sales and account management (3 years minimum) Service offering (i.e. TL, Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed) Strong negotiation ability (customer, margin integrity) Regional and national accounts experience Computer literate (Microsoft Suite: Power Point, Word, Excel) Background Preferred (but not required): Familiarity with McLeod Education: College graduate preferred; or may have an equivalent combination of education and experience Other essential abilities and skills: Excellent written and verbal communication Entrepreneurial Delivers growth results while maintaining margin integrity Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Sense of urgency (deliver consistent service to the customer) Team player
The Freight Broker is responsible for the solicitation, brokering, and management of all freight for customers. The Freight Broker is also responsible for managing carrier relationships, tracking load activity to ensure proper on-time metrics, and maintaining the proper documentation pertaining to all loads moved. Negotiates rates with carriers to achieve target margin goals. The qualified candidate will communicate with existing customers to obtain loads. They will work to generate new business within customer accounts, follow up with carriers and customers on assigned loads, while maintaining profitability and productive working relationships with customer and carrier representatives. Compensation Structure: Base salary plus commission. Background Required: Cradle-to-grave freight brokerage sales and account management (3 years minimum) Service offering (i.e. TL, Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed) Strong negotiation ability (customer, margin integrity) Regional and national accounts experience Computer literate (Microsoft Suite: Power Point, Word, Excel) Background Preferred (but not required): Familiarity with McLeod Education: College graduate preferred; or may have an equivalent combination of education and experience Other essential abilities and skills: Excellent written and verbal communication Entrepreneurial Delivers growth results while maintaining margin integrity Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Sense of urgency (deliver consistent service to the customer) Team player