Freight Broker

Business Development Executive (3PL Experience/Brokerage Preferred)

Position Type: Remote

Salary: $55k-100k (lower end for no book, higher for portable book)

Commission or Bonus Structure: Yes

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (portion covered by the company)
• 401(k) (not matched)
• PTO - 2 weeks after 6 months (open to discussion)

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Business Development Executive to join our team. This is a remote position with a focus on driving new business and expanding our customer base. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in freight brokerage, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and recognize priorities is critical
• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a freight brokerage environment
• Proven track record of building a book of business
• Ability to quickly ramp up

Preferred Experience:

• Portable book of business

Duties:

• Aggressively seek new accounts through actions such as cold calling by phone or in person, searching the Internet, industry contacts, or attending transportation functions
• Hunt and prospect for new customers in areas deemed favorable
• Maintain regular “follow-up” contact with potential accounts
• Close and maintain new accounts with the help of an entire operations team
• Keep up to date on market conditions and competition and inform your customers
• Quote business to meet profitability goals selling service over price