Cradle to Grave Freight Broker
Our client’s legacy is built on a foundation of reliability, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to serving the diverse needs of their customers. They don't just transport goods; they deliver trust, efficiency, and unparalleled expertise, honed over decades of dedicated service. Our client prides themselves on delivering exceptional customer service by forging a synergy of advanced technology and human expertise. Their commitment to proactive communication, adaptive planning, and strategic contingency measures ensures that their customers receive reliable, personalized, and responsive service in every interaction.Cradle to Grave Freight Broker
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities:
- Prospect, develop, and manage your own customer accounts.
- Source carriers, negotiate rates, and ensure freight moves efficiently and profitably.
- Manage daily communication with shippers and carriers to ensure on-time performance.
- Build and maintain long-term customer and carrier relationships.
- Collaborate with internal operations and fleet teams to cross-utilize assets when possible.
- Contribute to process improvement and long-term strategy for brokerage growth.
Experience:
- 2+ years in freight brokerage, transportation sales, or relevant B2B sales experience.
- Experience at a hybrid asset + brokerage company is preferred.
- Familiarity with Southeast lanes and industry verticals like medical equipment, automotive, or general freight is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage a freight book (cradle to
grave). - Knowledge of spot market pricing, modal differences, and freight
fundamentals. - Proactive communicator, resilient under pressure, and highly
accountable. - Comfortable with a commission-heavy or incentive-based comp model.
This position offers a competitive base salary.
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