Food broker Jobs in Nashville, TN

As a Freight Broker, you are responsible for identifying freight transport opportunities and building client relationships. Freight Brokers promote and deliver NTG's services in accordance with established policies and procedures while pursuing company goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use independent judgement and discretion to determine which shippers have freight transport opportunities, which lanes to quote, which loads to accept, as well was what price to quote customers and what margin to earn.
• Establish, maintain, and improve shipper relationships.
• Make calls to shippers daily.
• Coordinate with Operations and other departments to track loads.
• Quote shippers and provide up-to-date information.
• Establish and maintain relationships with shippers.
• Collaborate with coworkers in a team-oriented environment.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of company activities, industry trends, and government regulations.
• Travel to client, customer, carrier, and / or prospect sites, as needed
• Completes required training.
• Perform other related duties assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standard office environment, usually indoors away from the elements with moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Maintain a stationary position for extended periods; move about the office, operate computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee is required to lift boxes up to 20 pounds.

TRAVEL

Local travel is required. Out of state travel is limited, but may be required for special training / conferences.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

EEOC / ADA STATEMENT :

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.