Transportation Broker
Company: Allen Lund Company, LLC
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionOur Story With $1,000 in his pocket, Allen Lund
made the brave decision to start his own transportation brokerage
company. It was 1976, when Allen Lund Company formally opened the
first office in Los Angeles. Now, we have 37 offices throughout the
country and continue to grow! We are always looking for exceptional
people to join our fast paced, challenging, team-oriented work
environment. Our culture fosters personal growth and commitment
both in and out of the office. Our diverse workforce is key in
delivering outstanding customer service and our commitment to our
industry are main components of our unmatched reputation. We hold
true the value of hiring, developing and retaining the best
employees in the industry. Our management provides an open and
innovative environment that promotes professional and personal
growth. This is why, one half of our employees have been with ALC
for over 10 years! Why we're Awesome!!
- Inclusive company culture
- Training and Development
- Competitive Compensation
- Unparalleled Benefits & Wellness (we mean really good)!
- 401k with a generous match
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Transfer Opportunities
- Share in Company ownership
- Employee Recognition program We are looking for Transportation
Brokers to join our 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. If this is you, or you
like a challenge– let's talk. You will
- Contact new customers
- Freight Brokerage and booking loads
- Be responsible for customer acquisitions
- Develop and increase profitable volume with existing and newly
acquired shippers
- Build relationships with developing accounts
- Use strong relationships to understand customer's business,
better qualifying them to identify and
- solve the customer's problems
- Contact and build relationships with carriers
- Increase capacity for specific projects and lanes
- 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
- Negotiate as market demands
- Recommend solutions for customers to Senior Transportation
Brokers and/or management
- Increase the overall capacity for the office and company
- Deliver exceptional customer service
- Uphold the company standard following the company principles of
Customer, Company, Office Skills and Experience
- College degree highly desired or equivalent experience
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a
fast-paced environment
- Minimum of 3 year's experience in Freight Brokerage/customer
service
- Excellent and effective communication skills
- Strong customer service orientation and excellent work
ethic
- Ability to quickly process information and make decisions
- Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills, and ability
to handle conflict
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to
multi-task
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Join us in making a difference! Allen Lund Company is an equal
opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity.
Keywords: Allen Lund Company, LLC, Minneapolis , Transportation Broker, Sales , Minneapolis, Minnesota
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