Now Hiring - Team Drive Away - Freight Sales/Broker, Team FR8 Management in Olathe, KS

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Freight Sales/Broker, Team FR8 Olathe, KS (Suburb of Kansas City)

• About Team Drive-Away & Team FR8 Team Drive-Away is a full-service drive-away organization moving new, used, singles, decks, booms or specialty vehicles as well as operating a brokerage division, Team FR8. Team has a professional staff of employees as well as Independent Contract drivers. Position Description At Team FR8, the "cradle to grave" specialized freight broker helps ensure the success of logistics services / specialized freight by providing exceptional service to customers. After creating an initial client profile, a Team Fr8 Broker is expected to review the carriers that are a good match for the customer's needs and solicit quotes from them. Once the Team FR8 broker chooses a carrier, the Team FR8 Broker books the shipment and then acts as a go-between to arrange the pickup. The Team FR8 Broker is expected to continue to track the shipment and help facilitate the drop-off at the intended destination. Essential Job

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Responsibilities

Understand the clients' needs, match to the carrier, and follow through on the pickup and delivery. Work closely with the accounting team when there are carrier payment or customer collection issues. Computer skills are required to operate efficiently with Revenova and TruckStop RMIS as well as DAT. Be aware when contracting a carrier that they have sufficient safety and insurance records. Work independently within a small team. You may be called on to assist or cover for another Broker while the Broker is on PTO, and the same coverage will be available for you. Skills & Personal Characteristics Proven sales skills to obtain and retain new clients and carriers to close shipping deals. Networking skills to build relationships with prospective clients and carriers. Analytical skills to determine which carriers offer the right set of services for various clients. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with clients and carriers located in the US. Well-honed negotiating skills to get the best possible quotes for customers. Extensive knowledge of supply chain management. Familiarity with logistics software, specifically Renova and TruckStop RMIS. Strong problem-solving abilities to find solutions to issues that arise before, during and after shipments. Ability to develop and manage customer relationships with which to generate referrals. People management skills (strong communication, trust and patience). Strong customer service orientation and negotiation skills. Ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations. Ability to solve problems and think quickly under pressure. Robust verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations. Cross-functional cooperation between sales, operations, and other departments to ensure efficient and effective business flow from order to delivery and accounts receivable. Specific / Desired Competencies "Cradle to grave" broker experience preferred in specialized freight. Currently handling a book of business. Proven track-record of developing positive relationships with customers, carriers and fellow employees. History of consistently meeting or exceeding annual sales/business development targets. Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

: 401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Experience level: 1+ years Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: On site Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: On site in Olathe, KS 66061 Job Type: Full-time

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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Olathe, KS 66061