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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Myerstown, PA
Myerstown, Pennsylvania

About this job

We are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment to join our sales team. Individuals who are motivated team players looking to make an immediate impact within our growing company. This is an opportunity for unlimited earning potential for the right person with that entrepreneurial spirit! Specifically, you should be:
· EXPERIENCED freight brokers/sales agents who are seeking a 100% commission-based sales opportunity.
· Qualified candidates should have at least 1-2 year`s freight brokers/sales agent experience.
As a successful candidate, you must possess the ability to multi-task and make critical decisions within a fast paced environment. You must be able to communicate effectively and have a thorough understanding of freight operations. If you are a professional with high energy, a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive, we would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, qualify and generate new business by adding and retaining clients to achieve set revenue and gross profit goals
  • Develop strong customer and carrier relationships
  • Complete all documentation for new customers and new carrier setup
  • Manage and maintain flow of paperwork involved with each load, quotes, rate confirmations, BOL`s, POD`s and any other important documents assigned to a specific load
  • Follow up to ensure pick up and deliveries were made and communicated to customer
  • Manage customer's day-to-day shipping needs
  • Track and trace shipments
  • Provide solutions to customers and carriers with any problems that may arise
  • Negotiate rates with carriers and customers
  • Timely preparation of rates and quotes for customers and carriers

QualificationsSummary of Experience and Education

  • High school Diploma or GED
  • (Preferred but not required) Bachelor's Degree in Business with emphasis in Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Logistics, Sales and Marketing, Business
  • 1-3 years of Sales and/or Logistics experience preferred
  • Strong customer service, customer development, or business development experience
  • Computer proficient
  • web surfing and web based software experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs
  • Able to work independently and within team setting
  • Able to prioritize, meet deadlines and excel handling multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Willingness to go the extra mile to take care of the customer
  • Strong communications skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Self-motivated, assertive, and quick to respond
  • Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
  • Contributes to building a positive team spirit and puts success of team above own interests
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Bilingual is a plus, in any language
  • Resourceful and effective negotiation skills
  • Desire to succeed or obtain personal and professional goals
  • Ambitious and enthusiastic attitude

What you can expect

  • Aggressive commission based salary
  • No limit or capping on your earning potential
  • Commissions can start immediately if new or current clients follow you

Required experience:

  • Freight Agent: 1 year