3PL Freight Broker/Dispatcher Details

3PL Freight Broker/Dispatcher

Oxum Corportation - Darien, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

- We are looking to expand our team by adding qualified freight brokers, carrier sales representatives and customer service representatives with Freight Broker experience preferred. We are looking for individuals who are looking to join a growing company with career advancement opportunities, aggressive commissions for top performers, and a high energy work environment.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

- You will be responsible for creating and managing your individual book of business through communication with carriers to ensure timely pick-ups and deliveries of our customer's freight while building and growing relationships in the process. This role combines inside sales, account management, and relationship building all into one. Responsibilities:

• Develop a business strategy to build a book of business

• Generates leads to develop new business

• Foster positive customer and carrier relations to retain and grow current business

• Provide and negotiate freight rates to carriers

• Seek out and solve potential freight-related operational issues

• Ensure that all freight is moved on time and at a fair cost

• Collaborate internally on freight rates, market trends, pricing strategy, and account implementation plans

• Procurement of new carriers based on volume and lane density

• Communicate effectively both internally and externally

• Resolve transportation problems with urgency and professionalism

• Maintain strong grasp and market knowledge of shipping lanes, geography, and seasonality

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of freight brokerage experience required

• Bachelor's degree preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment and multitask

• Extraordinary work ethic

• Ability to overcome rejection and handle stressful situations

• Willingness to be available after hours and weekends if needed

Benefits:

• Competitive salary - dependant on experience

• On-site training and career development

• Health benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Other

Job Types: Full-time, Internship, Contract

Pay: $20,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Logistics: 2 years (Preferred)
• Freight Experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)