Freight Broker Agent
Job Description
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience in freight brokerage or logistics sales within a transportation or logistics company environment.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management, transportation management systems (TMS), and shipping logistics processes.
- Familiarity with NVOCC operations, freight forwarding logistics, and international trade regulations.
- Demonstrated success in B2B sales, account management, and client relationship management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for data entry, reporting, and communication purposes.
- Excellent negotiation skills combined with customer service orientation to build long-term client partnerships.
- Experience with dispatching procedures, carrier sales strategies, pricing negotiations, and contract management.
- Knowledge of FDA regulations (if applicable), trade compliance standards, and transportation planning best practices.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, carriers, and vendors to facilitate efficient freight movements.
- Coordinate transportation planning, including scheduling shipments via air freight, ocean freight (NVOCC), and ground logistics.
- Utilize transportation management systems (TMS), CRM software, EDI, and AS400 platforms to manage data entry, dispatching, and shipment tracking.
- Negotiate rates, contracts, and service terms with carriers and clients to optimize pricing strategies and maximize profitability.
- Generate leads through proactive outreach, inside sales efforts, and trade compliance research to grow the client base.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, FDA regulations (if applicable), and trade documentation requirements.
- Manage customer service inquiries, provide timely updates on shipment status, and resolve issues related to shipping logistics or delays.
- Support freight forwarding logistics operations by coordinating shipments across multiple modes including air freight and 3PL (third-party logistics) providers.
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