Overview
Senior Freight Broker – Business Development & Operations Jobs in Remote at V Power Logistics
Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic and results-driven Senior Freight Broker specializing in Business Development and Operations to join our dynamic logistics team. In this pivotal role, you will drive growth by cultivating new client relationships, expanding existing accounts, and managing end-to-end freight brokerage operations.
Your expertise in transportation management, supply chain logistics, and client communication will be essential to delivering exceptional service and optimizing freight solutions across diverse markets.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your sales acumen and operational skills within a fast-paced, innovative environment committed to excellence.
Duties
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to generate new business opportunities within the freight brokerage sector, focusing on B2B sales channels.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, carriers, and partners through proactive communication, negotiation, and account management.
- Manage daily operations of freight shipments, including dispatching, carrier selection, pricing negotiations, and ensuring compliance with applicable transportation and trade regulations.
- Utilize transportation management systems (TMS), CRM software, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), and AS400 platforms to streamline workflows, track shipments, and maintain accurate data entry.
- Coordinate logistics planning for various modes of transportation, including air freight, ocean freight (NVOCC – Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier), and trucking solutions.
- Optimize shipping logistics for cost-efficiency, service reliability, and timely delivery.
- Lead lead-generation efforts through market research, cold calling, networking events, and digital outreach to expand the customer base.
- Negotiate contracts with clients and carriers to secure favorable commercial terms while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements.
- Oversee customer service activities by addressing client inquiries promptly, providing detailed shipping logistics updates, and resolving issues efficiently.
- Collaborate with VPL’s operations, pricing, carrier management, and customer service teams to ensure seamless execution of shipments.
- Develop and maintain a profitable book of business while meeting established revenue and gross-margin targets.
Requirements
- Proven experience in freight brokerage or logistics sales management within a transportation or 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) environment.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management, transportation planning, shipping logistics, and freight forwarding processes.
- Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), CRM software, EDI systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of successful B2B sales negotiations and the ability to close deals effectively.
- Strong understanding of domestic freight brokerage, trucking, carrier management, and transportation pricing.
- Knowledge of international logistics, freight forwarding, ocean freight/NVOCC, and related transportation processes.
- Exceptional client relationship management skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally across diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail in data entry, dispatching, and customer management.
- Experience working with carriers across various transportation modes, including trucking, air freight, ocean freight, and freight forwarding.
- Knowledge of pricing strategies for freight services and lead-generation techniques to grow business pipelines.
- Must be willing to serve as an Individual Indemnitor for VPL Logistics LLC’s freight brokerage surety bond, subject to surety-company approval.
- Must be willing to provide information and documentation reasonably required by the surety company for underwriting and execute applicable indemnity documentation if approved.
- Strong business judgment, integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential commercial and financial information.
Pay: $500.00 – $1,500.00 per month
Work Location: Remote
Title: Senior Freight Broker – Business Development & Operations
Company: V Power Logistics
Location: Remote
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