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Kenan Advantage Group —Dublin, OH
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- Mid-level
- Business development
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Transportation Broker
KAG LOGISTICS INC —Dublin, OH
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Business development
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)

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Prospect and develop new shipper relationships through cold calling, email outreach, networking, and referrals. Assist with billing and collections as needed.
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Prospect and develop new shipper relationships through cold calling, email outreach, networking, and referrals. Assist with billing and collections as needed.

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Transportation Broker
Kenan Advantage Group —Dublin, OH
Prospect and develop new shipper relationships through cold calling, email outreach, networking, and referrals. Assist with billing and collections as needed.
Transportation Broker
KAG LOGISTICS INC —Dublin, OH
Prospect and develop new shipper relationships through cold calling, email outreach, networking, and referrals. Assist with billing and collections as needed.

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Benefits

Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Freight sales and client acquisition
General freight transportation
Practicing in a sourcing or procurement role
Business development management
Managing customer accounts
Google Workspace
Customer communication
Sourcing
Fiscal management
Customer relationship building
Referral-based lead generation
Freight documentation management
Sales referrals
Logistics customer service
Networking through cold outreach
Freight rate negotiation
Shipment tracking for distribution operations
Account development
Mid-level
Supply chain transportation management
Dispatching
Key Performance Indicators
Business development
B2B business model
Carrier selection for distribution operations
Transportation management
Bachelor's degree
Freight shipment tracking
Sales experience within transportation industry
Client retention

Full Job Description

Transportation Broker Position Overview
KAG Logistics is seeking a driven, results-oriented Transportation Broker to manage the full lifecycle of freight transactions-from prospecting and onboarding shippers to carrier sourcing, rate negotiation, dispatch, and final delivery. This role is responsible for building a book of business, maintaining strong customer relationships, and ensuring seamless execution of shipments.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at problem-solving, and is motivated by performance-based earnings uncapped.

We are also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus for new Transportation Brokers joining the KAG Team!

Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development

Prospect and develop new shipper relationships through cold calling, email outreach, networking, and referrals
Build and manage a personal book of business
Negotiate competitive freight rates with customers
Identify opportunities for growth within existing accounts

Carrier Procurement & Management

Source and vet qualified carriers
Negotiate rates to maximize margin while ensuring service reliability
Develop and maintain strong carrier relationships
Ensure all carriers meet compliance and insurance requirements

Freight Operations

Coordinate and dispatch shipments from pickup through delivery
Track loads and proactively communicate updates to customers
Troubleshoot and resolve service issues in real time
Manage documentation including rate confirmations, BOLs, PODs, and invoicing

Financial Management

Manage gross margin on each load
Accurately input load details into TMS
Assist with billing and collections as needed
Monitor profitability and KPIs

Qualifications

Business to business inside sales, and / or transferable customer account management experience ( preferred)
Bachelor's degree ( preferred )
2-5 years of freight brokerage or 3PL experience ( preferred )
Proven ability to develop and manage customer relationships
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to multitask and manage high shipment volume
Proficient in TMS systems and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
Highly organized and detail-oriented

Compensation & Benefits • Base salary + uncapped industry leading commission

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Career advancement opportunities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Gross margin per load

Monthly revenue generated
Load volume
Customer retention rate
On-time pickup and delivery percentage
New customer acquisition (Hunting)
Customer account growth (Farming)
Customer scorecard / KPI compliance

What Success Looks Like • Builds and maintains a profitable book of business

Maintains strong shipper and carrier relationships
Consistently meets or exceeds margin and revenue targets
Demonstrates ownership and accountability from load creation to final delivery

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change.
All employees of the Company are expected to:
1. Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
2. Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
3. Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.

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