National Freight Broker

National Freight Broker

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Skills and Abilities :

Work Experience :

Workshift : M-F (Weekend Rotation) (United States of America)

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.