Freight Broker Sales Agent job summary

Our logistics company is looking for an experienced and dedicated Freight Broker Sales Agent to join our team. This person should possess outstanding sales experience, honed customer service skill and passion for technology, new systems, and innovative business solutions in a variety of settings and inceptions. We value Sales Agents who are passionate about growing existing accounts while proactively pursuing new accounts and identifying roadblocks and obstacles to increasing business. The ideal fit will be innovative enough to suggest tailored solutions to common account problems. Dedication to growing the business and facilitating smoother connections between our clients and our internal customer support team is a must.

As you meet with clients and prospects, it will be your responsibility to not only shine light on a prospect’s supply chain inefficiencies and offer catered business solutions, but to also represent our company in a professional manner that will highlight our company values.

Freight Broker Sales Agent responsibilities/duties

  • Educating customers about our shipping solutions

  • Conducting research on customers that have a need for our services

  • Cold-calling, generating new leads and prospecting accounts

  • Qualifying prospects for size, complexity, and overall fit for our company

  • Using Salesforce automation tools to track progress and report goals

  • Analyzing consumer needs and developing innovative solutions

Freight Broker Sales Agent qualifications/skills

  • High school diploma/GED required (Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain, or a related field preferred)

  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in logistics, sales, or a related field required

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Must be able to negotiate and problem-solve

  • Knowledge of current marketing and advertising trends and best practices

  • Proficient in programs including PowerPoint, MS Office and Excel

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills

  • Demonstrable business acumen and a deep understanding of business sales processes

Freight Broker Sales Agent compensation/schedule

  • Hours: Full-time

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday

  • Position Type: Inside Sales

  • Wage/Salary: $60,000 - $80,000

  • Paid Holidays/Vacation

  • Company Work Station (Laptop, Cell Phone, Marketing Materials, etc.)

  • Employee Discounts

  • Workplace perks such as food, coffee, and flexible work schedules

About Eagle Express Service

Eagle Express provides cutting-edge shipping solutions to some of the largest nationally recognized FTL shipping companies around: FedEx, UPS, Wal-Mart, and many others; that's just the beginning.

Eagle Express Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.