What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Broker position at Little John Transportation?
As a Landstar agent, you will be part of a multi-billion-dollar leader in the logistics industry. Its fast-paced, energetic sales model and state-of-the-art technology have propelled us to a "giant" in the logistics industry. Motivated employees help to arrange hundreds of truckload freight movements every day. Fierce dedication to the company's winning principles integrity, honesty, and teamwork gives us the edge to continually exceed the expectations of its employees, customers, and carriers, and makes this a company people are proud to be associated with!
ARE YOU READY FOR A CHALLENGE?
The Freight Broker is primarily responsible for developing relationships with existing and prospective customers and analyzing needs and aligning them with trucks. The position is a motivated individual that seizes the opportunity in the fast-paced and rewarding field. The position prefers sales experience, along with a book of business and a positive, self-driven, hard-working, financially motivated attitude.
If you have an unbelievable work ethic (we're talking the top 10% of anyone you know), the drive for financial freedom, and skin thick enough for making cold calls, then this might be the sales career for you.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
- salary commission, paid weekly
- Quarterly production bonus program available, in addition to the base and commission pay
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage available
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Paid training program
- Unlimited commission opportunity
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Prior sales experience is preferred.
- A minimum of two years of computer experience is preferred.
POSITION KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services including marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to adapt and able to manage multiple assignments while working independently.
- The ability to persuade others to buy products or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
- The ability to resolve customer complaints or problems.
- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- The ability to maintain a backbone for negotiating, and the ability to handle conflict.
- The ability to multitask, including managing at least two phones, while using email and IM.
- The ability to be dependable, adaptable, and flexible when dealing with people.
- The ability to pay attention to small details in a high-stress environment.