LOCATION: ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
COMP: BASE PAY FROM $50k - $150k PLUS AGGRESSIVE COMMISSIONS DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
MUST INCLUDE YOUR PROVEN PRODUCTION NUMBERS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY-WILL NOT TRAIN-MUST BE AN EXPERIENCED FREIGHT BROKER
SEND YOUR RESUME TO : LINDA.POWELL@GOGPAC.COM
Job Duties
- Obtaining shipping quotes from carriers and passing them on to clients
- Booking freight service through carriers for clients
- Monitoring the progress of shipments to ensure that goods arrive promptly and undamaged
- Updating customer management software to keep client records accurate
- Well-honed negotiating skills to get the best possible quotes for customers
- Familiarity with logistics software, customer relationship management software and spreadsheets
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with carriers and clients located around the world
- Proven sales skills to obtain new clients and carriers and close shipping deals
- High school diploma or GED. An associate or bachelor's degree in business or logistics may be desirable, especially if a candidate doesn't have previous work experience or an established network. Individuals may also earn a Certified Transportation Broker designation from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.