Freight Broker

  • Location: Olathe, Kansas
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job 12119
  • Salary: $50,000 — $60,000

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