National Freight Broker - Dallas Job at Stevens Transport TL
THE COMPANY:
Since 1980, Stevens Transport has remained the primary choice of the Fortune 500 for delivery of perishable items and is the largest family-owned and operated climate controlled freight company in Texas. Family is a top priority at Stevens and those values are integrated into everything we do, every day. Our award-winning service and reputation paired with state-of-the-art equipment has made us the pioneer of the industry.
Stevens Transport Corporate offices as well as it’s many departments and family of companies, reside on a massive 75-acre campus just East of Dallas. As a debt free, multimodal logistics conglomerate, Stevens Transport injects unmatched integrity into a corporate business model that reflects a track record of consistent growth and success. As “America’s Trucking Family” and one of the nation’s premier employers, we understand that our biggest “assets” are our people that support the continuous growth.
If you are looking to continue with a rewarding career in Transportation & Logistics, come join the over 750 corporate family members with an exciting opportunity waiting for you!!
THE ROLE: 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Highly organized and communicative – must be able to interact effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
- Ability to perform in an environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines
- High degree of initiative and independent execution. You are capable of thriving as a team player but are also driven by autonomy
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Timely follow-through
- Ability to handle high volumes of inbound email
- Solid computer skills with above average typing speed and accuracy
HIGHLY BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1+ years of carrier sales OR logistics experience
Medical, Vision, Dental coverage and Supplemental Life Insurance available + 401(k) retirement plan and quarterly match.
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