Freight Broker
GPAC
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Quick Overview
Responsibilities
As a Freight Broker, you will play a vital role in connecting shippers with carriers, ensuring seamless transportation of goods across the country
With your expertise in the industry, you'll navigate the logistics landscape like a true mastermind, creating efficient transportation solutions while never missing a beat..
Build and nurture strong relationships with shippers and carriers, becoming a trusted partner in their freight transport needs
Negotiate rates, contracts, and terms with carriers to ensure maximum value and efficiency
Coordinate and manage the entire freight cycle, from initial pickup to final delivery, while providing excellent customer service along the way
Monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues that arise during transit
Leverage your industry knowledge and network to identify new business opportunities and expand the company's reach
Collaborate with customers and carriers to develop tailored transportation solutions that meet their unique needs
Utilize cutting-edge technology platforms to track shipments, analyze data, and optimize operational efficiency
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulations, applying this knowledge to enhance service quality and compliance
Generate and maintain accurate documentation and records, ensuring seamless flow of information
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in freight brokerage or a related industry
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, allowing you to build strong relationships and secure favorable rates
Proficiency in utilizing industry-specific software and technology platforms
Strong multitasking abilities, enabling you to juggle multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations
Job Description
Job Description
As a Freight Broker, you will play a vital role in connecting shippers with carriers, ensuring seamless transportation of goods across the country. With your expertise in the industry, you'll navigate the logistics landscape like a true mastermind, creating efficient transportation solutions while never missing a beat...
Responsibilities:
- Build and nurture strong relationships with shippers and carriers, becoming a trusted partner in their freight transport needs.
- Negotiate rates, contracts, and terms with carriers to ensure maximum value and efficiency.
- Coordinate and manage the entire freight cycle, from initial pickup to final delivery, while providing excellent customer service along the way.
- Monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues that arise during transit.
- Leverage your industry knowledge and network to identify new business opportunities and expand the company's reach.
Essential Job Functions:
- Collaborate with customers and carriers to develop tailored transportation solutions that meet their unique needs.
- Utilize cutting-edge technology platforms to track shipments, analyze data, and optimize operational efficiency.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulations, applying this knowledge to enhance service quality and compliance.
- Generate and maintain accurate documentation and records, ensuring seamless flow of information.
Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in freight brokerage or a related industry.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, allowing you to build strong relationships and secure favorable rates.
- Proficiency in utilizing industry-specific software and technology platforms.
- Strong multitasking abilities, enabling you to juggle multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.