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Talke USA - Mont Belvieu, TX
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Freight Broker at TALKE USA Inc. is responsible for dispatching and planning a small fleet of drivers, ensuring productivity through effective load brokering. This role involves managing daily operations, addressing driver issues, maintaining load data, and handling billing tasks. The position requires strong communication and customer service skills, along with the ability to lead a team and meet sales targets in the logistics sector, particularly in chemical or hazmat logistics.
Responsibilities
- Dispatch and plan a small fleet of drivers.
- Brokering loads to ensure fleet productivity.
- Plan drivers' daily schedules and handle arising issues.
- Maintain load data and assist with billing tasks.
- Generate leads and develop a sales pipeline.
- Identify opportunities to obtain new clients and increase contracts.
- Achieve annual revenue goals through retention and growth.
- Generate transportation rate quotes for new customers or lanes.
- Coordinate internally with TALKE operations and finance teams.
- Understand market conditions to book orders with customers/brokers.
- Track status of loads and update customers on shipments.
- Negotiate freight rates with customers and carriers.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar capacity, preferably in chemical or hazmat logistics.
- Experience with SAP Transport Management and People Net software is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
- DOT knowledge and experience.
- Account Management experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficient negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets.
- Legally permitted to work in the United States.
- Must pass Drug Screening Test, Physical, and Background Tests.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
- Experience working for brokerage/load boards.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k (4% matching)
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay (starting on first day of employment)
