Freight Broker

Direct Drive Logistics -
Milwaukee, WI

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Job Details

$50,000 - $500,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Freight sales and client acquisition
Sales negotiation
Managerial strategic planning
Customer relationship building
Referral-based lead generation
Sales analytics & reporting tools
Phone communication
Sales referrals
Logistics customer service
Networking through cold outreach
Mid-level
3PL
Sales presentations
Sales quoting
Sales experience within transportation industry
Sales growth strategy
Customer engagement
Phone canvassing
Initial Contact (sales skills)
Prospecting
Customer issue escalation
Lead Tracking
Sales strategy
Client acquisition
Activity sales targets
CRM system proficiency
Client referrals
Telemarketing
Sending lead generation communications
Truck freight

Full Job Description

Direct Drive Logistics is looking to hire Inside Transportation Sales Professionals for our Milwaukee, WI office.

Since 1994, Direct Drive has earned its status as a premier Transportation and Logistics Company in Milwaukee, WI through superior customer service, consistent growth, investment in technology, and a focus on an amazing work environment. The company was awarded Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces in 2019, 2020, and 2022. We also offer extremely competitive LTL rates, having contracts with over 50 of the nation's best LTL carriers. We offer one of the best office environments in Milwaukee and the BEST salary and commission structures in the industry!

Main Responsibilities:

Grow revenue and relationships with new customers
Generate leads through cold calling, networking and referrals.
Utilize inside sales knowledge and work with inside reps.
Learn and sell all modes of services in the company portfolio.
Get Quotes for formal and spot bids.
Support carrier reps with the coordination of transportation freight in a cost-effective manner.
Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction- maintain close contact with all customers– including follow up on concerns or other issues.
Communicate customer problems to management.
Share experiences and best practices with the team to ensure success.
Exceed all standards for prospecting calls, presentations, proposals and closes.
Develop, execute, and monitor strategic and tactical goals to maximize sales, profit and to ensure sales targets are met or exceeded.
Provide documented activity reports via CRM of your sales efforts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Excellent phone selling and communication skills
Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new systems
Detail-oriented in fast-paced setting
Sales experience is an absolute MUST! Bonus if in 3PL sales!
Negotiation skills

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Retirement Plan
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay
Commission pay

Schedule:

8 hour shift

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