Freight Broker Responsibilities:
-Generating leads and attracting new prospects, and developing a sales pipeline.
-Identifying and selecting reputable and safe carriers for freight services.
-Providing customers with shipping quotes.
-Booking orders with carriers.
-Assisting to prepare carriers for loads.
-Tracking status of loads.
-Collaborating with shippers, carriers and dispatchers to manage scheduled collections and drop-offs.
-Keeping accurate records of relevant activities.
-Updating customers on the status of shipments, and assisting with other inquiries.
Freight Broker Requirements:
-High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
-Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites.
-Excellent problem-solving abilities.
-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
-Outstanding people skills.
-Proficient negotiating skills.
-Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets.
-Maintaining current knowledge of market trends in transportation marketplace.