What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Broker position at Iggy Transportation?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Transportation Broker – Iggy Transportation
Job Summary:
Bring your book of business as a Truck Broker to Iggy Transportation!
Iggy Transportation is looking for a Transportation Broker with 2 years of experience and an established book of business to join our company in Covington, KY (Greater Cincinnati Area).
The ideal candidate will have a background in transportation and an entrepreneurial spirit that will grow the customer base while finding creative ways to ensure cargo is delivered on time and safely using the most effective routes.
We have a direct affiliation with Retail, Produce Wholesalers and Produce Brokers, and pay above industry average commissions as well as having our own Growing Operation. The earnings potential is unlimited.
Responsibilities:
- Develop new business; generate leads through existing book of business and networking activities
- Track and trace shipments, providing communication to customers around the clock (often late nights and weekends)
- Meet gross profit targets
- Negotiate rates between customers and carriers, and handle conflict
- Maintain complete and accurate records of all sales, vendors, and customers
- Perform high-volume prospecting (via phone, email, or in-person)
- Effectively communicate service expectations to carriers
Requirements:
- Truck broker experience with an established book of business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or equivalent work experience
- Ability and willingness to cold-call and prospect
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions
- Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
- Excellent negotiation, problem solving and communication skills (oral and written)
- Comprehensive understanding of market conditions
Commission Only:
- Yes (negotiable draw)
Paid Training:
- Yes
Work Remotely
- No, though hybrid working will be considered based on your success
Job Types: Full-time, Commission
Pay: $29,220.00 - $174,201.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- How would you describe your ability to type and operate a computer? Fair, Good, or Great?
- Are you okay with working nights and weekends to service your customers?
- If a truck drives an average of 550 miles a day and has 2786 miles of driving to go, how many days will it take to reach the destination?
- What are your financial goals? What would you like to see yourself making in 3-5 years in order to consider yourself successful?
Experience:
- Logistics: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29,220 - $174,201