What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Broker position at Rosewoods Transportation Inc?
Company Description
Rosewoods Transportation Inc is a freight brokerage company with offices in Surprise, AZ & Washougal, WA. The responsibilities of a freight broker include acting as an intermediary to connect shippers and receivers to carriers, negotiating fair shipping rates, coordinating the logistics of pickups and deliveries, handling necessary paperwork and documentation, tracking shipments to ensure timely arrival, and resolving any issues or problems that arise during the transportation process.
Role Description - Entry Level Position/Freight Broker Trainee
Starting out you will be assisting in every facet of the business. From tracking loads to hiring carriers and everything in between. From day-to-day paperwork to accounting transactions.
This is going to be "on the job" training. You will learn the ins and outs of the industry by immersion into our processes and operations. The expectation is that you will be trained in a hands-on manner and once ready, you will be able to thrive as a freight broker in the specific role and/or territory assigned to you.
Qualifications
- Hard-working and motivated
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong Customer Service skills
- Strong Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Experience in logistics or a related field is a plus
- Sales experience is a plus
Benefits
- Salary
- Commission available once in sales position
- Paid health insurance
- Paid vision insurance
- 401K plus company match
- Vacation time & sick days
- Once in a sales position, cell phone and laptop provided
- Inherit an already established book of business with new customer incentives