Freight Broker
The Position
Job Title: Freight Broker (Cradle-to-Grave)
Job Type: Full-time; Onsite
Responsibilities:
- Develop new shipper relationships through cold calling, networking, referrals, and other sales efforts.
- Build and maintain strong carrier relationships to secure reliable truckload capacity.
- Manage the full freight lifecycle from customer acquisition and onboarding through delivery and ongoing account growth.
- Negotiate buy and sell rates to maximize profitability and maintain competitive pricing.
- Coordinate freight execution from tender through final delivery.
- Track shipments and proactively resolve service issues.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers and carriers.
- Maintain accurate load information within the TMS and brokerage systems.
- Monitor load profitability and manage margin performance.
- Grow and retain a profitable book of business.
- Meet established revenue, gross profit, load volume, and customer satisfaction goals.
Experience:
- Experience in freight brokerage, logistics, transportation sales, or a related industry preferred.
- Strong sales, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage the full cradle-to-grave freight process, including sales, carrier procurement, operations, and customer service.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Strong understanding of truckload freight and carrier capacity.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Location: Olathe, KS
Compensation Details: This position offers a competitive base salary and commission