Transportation Broker

Allen Lund Company, Inc.•Downers Grove, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Allen Lund Company is seeking Transportation Brokers to join their team. Transportation Brokers assist in managing incoming and outgoing shipping logistics for cargo transportation carriers and shipping companies. The ideal candidate would be responsible for performing daily "check calls" on loads in transit, handling customer related issues and inquiries, and originating the necessary documentation for freight bills. Allen Lund Company fosters personal growth and commitment, with a diverse workforce that is key in delivering outstanding customer service. Their management provides an open and innovative environment that promotes professional and personal growth.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 year's experience in Freight Brokerage/customer service.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic.
Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills, and ability to handle conflict.
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to quickly process information and make decisions, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent and effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

College degree highly desired or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Contact new customers and be responsible for customer acquisitions.
Develop and increase profitable volume with existing and newly acquired shippers, and build relationships with developing accounts.
Use strong relationships to understand customer's business, better qualifying them to identify and solve the customer's problems.
Deliver exceptional customer service.
Contact and build relationships with carriers to increase capacity for specific projects and lanes, thereby increasing the overall capacity for the office and company.
Gain up-to-date personal knowledge of market freight rates in order to determine a "fair" price to pay trucks and charge shippers.
Offer rates established by Senior Transportation Brokers and management, and negotiate as market demands.
Recommend solutions for customers to Senior Transportation Brokers and/or management.
Perform daily "check calls" on loads in transit and originate necessary documentation for freight bills.
Handle Freight Brokerage and booking loads.
Uphold the company standard following the company principles of Customer, Company, Office.