Freight Agent

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Job Summary
Location
Arlington ,TX 76000
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
15 Nov 2024
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Job Description
Job Description
Luv Logistics Corporation is seeking motivated and driven individuals to join our team as Freight Agents . In this role, you will work closely with an experienced Freight Broker who will provide comprehensive training and ongoing support as you grow your portfolio. As a Freight Agent, you will be responsible for soliciting new clients, booking freight loads, and coordinating with carriers to ensure timely deliveries.
This is an exciting sales-based opportunity for candidates who are dedicated, well-spoken, and financially secure, and who are ready to dive into a rewarding and commission-based role. This is a full-time, commission-only position , providing significant income potential through a generous commission structure. You will start as an independent contractor, with the possibility of transitioning to employee status based on performance.
Role & Responsibilities
Overview
You'll get out of this what you put into it; if you cannot voluntarily work full-time hours during the hours the sun is shining in the United States, you will not be successful and this position is not for you.
  • Engage in cold calling, targeting businesses that manufacture, distribute, or warehouse goods.
  • Make 60 to 100 calls daily to new prospects.
  • Develop and manage your own customer and carrier base.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
  • Sales and Client Development:
    • Prospect and cold-call potential clients to secure new business.
    • Build and maintain relationships with shippers, carriers, and logistics partners.
    • Identify and develop leads to expand the company's customer base.
  • Load Booking and Coordination:
    • Negotiate rates with clients and carriers to book freight loads.
    • Coordinate and manage shipments from pick-up to delivery, ensuring on-time and cost-effective delivery solutions.
    • Track shipments and communicate updates with clients and carriers as needed.
  • Carrier Management:
    • Develop relationships with carriers and manage day-to-day interactions.
    • Ensure that carriers meet company standards for safety, performance, and reliability.
  • Customer Service:
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing any issues or concerns related to freight movement.
    • Provide excellent customer service to both clients and carriers to maintain long-term relationships.
  • Recordkeeping and Documentation:
    • Maintain accurate records of all transactions, shipments, and communications.
    • Ensure that all paperwork, contracts, and billing are processed in a timely manner.
  • Performance Metrics:
    • Meet weekly and monthly performance metrics, including but not limited to:
      • Minimum 60 meaningful sales calls per day .
      • Securing one new customer within the first six months, and then one new customer per month thereafter.
      • Coordinating and delivering at least one load per week by month six .
Compensation
  • Tiered commission structure based on your monthly gross profit.
  • Profit sharing program, eligible from day one.
Training
  • Two weeks of live, remote training
  • Six-month probationary period with intensive coaching.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Financial stable to support a commission-based income
  • Phenomenal problem-solving skills-ability to think outside the box
  • Even-tempered, remain cool under pressure
  • Tech-savvy-comfortable with various technologies, adept at learning new tools, and able to troubleshoot common issues
  • 3 years of experience in the logistics industry (in most capacities)
  • Knowledge of carrier and industry regulations and requirements
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Phenomenal problem-solving skills-ability to think outside the box
  • Confident under pressure and professionally assertive when necessary
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, customers, carriers, and teammates
  • Ability to work independently and remotely
  • Quiet working environment
  • Modern Windows desktop/laptop (less than 3 years old) with 2 or more large (19"+) monitors
  • Modern Android or Apple smartphone
  • High-definition web camera
  • Headset with noise-canceling microphone
  • High-speed internet connection (100+ Mbps)
Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
  • Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) certification from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)
  • Military Veteran
How to Apply:
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