Freight Agent (Ridgeland)

Freight Agent (Ridgeland)

11 Aug 2024
Mississippi, Jackson 00000 Jackson USA

Freight Agent (Ridgeland)

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Responsibilities:

The agent is responsible for finding and retaining creditworthy customers that ship LTL, truckload, intermodal and/or temperature controlled loads. The agent should also know how to and demonstrate the ability to find and retain quality carriers.

Requirements:

Strong communication skills with extensive phone sales skills.

Must have a minimum of 1-year experience as a Freight Agent.

Must have a minimum of 1-year experience in sales in closing deals.

Proactively develop and maintain relationships with clients.

Strong negotiation skills to determine transportation rates; closely follow market trends and seasonality of lanes in transportation.

Develop and maintain customer relationships to secure vehicles.

Utilize data derived from TMS, (Ascend) and other software platforms to book loads and create/update shipper and carrier database.

Ensure all activities are compliant with industry laws and regulations.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.

Discipline and career-mindedness is a must.

Internet access, computer, printer/scanner, calculator, and phone are required.

Well organized and detail-oriented working remotely or in an office setting.

Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation:

The position pays $15 per hour. Training is provided.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Must be focused, responsible, discipline and able to work unsupervised.

- Must be able to achieve main target and daily goal to consistently reach out to prospective and existing accounts and continually build relationships with customers.

Send resume and cover letter.

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