Carrier Sales Representative/Freight Broker

Messina Group seeks a Carrier Sales Representative – Freight Broker

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Source OTR and IMDL carrier capacity to ensure timely delivery of customer freight.
• Develop ongoing carrier relationships without relying solely on load boards.
• Ability to manage pricing negotiations and obstacles with carriers.
• Qualify carriers and identify capabilities
• Study and understand market trends and seasonality
• Establish relationships with customer sales and customers to expand business.

Other Details:

• Schedule: 8-5
• Location: Wood Dale
• 2 yearly bonuses

• College degree preferred or relevant experience
• 2 to 5 years experience in freight brokerage
• Strong negotiation skills
• Competitive personality
• Experience in using TMS, and Freight Brokerage Applications (DAT, Carrier 411, etc.

Behavioral Requirements:

• Highly driven, enthusiastic, and motivated
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Quick learner
• Strong multitasker
• Problem solver
• Strong Organizational, Mathematical, and Analytical Skills
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining accuracy and detail