Luv Logistics Corporation is seeking motivated and driven individuals to join our team as Freight Agents. In this role, you will work closely with an experienced Freight Broker who will provide comprehensive training and ongoing support as you grow your portfolio. As a Freight Agent, you will be responsible for soliciting new clients, booking freight loads, and coordinating with carriers to ensure timely deliveries.

This is an exciting sales-based opportunity for candidates who are dedicated, well-spoken, and financially secure, and who are ready to dive into a rewarding and commission-based role. This is a full-time, commission-only position, providing significant income potential through a generous commission structure. You will start as an independent contractor, with the possibility of transitioning to employee status based on performance.

Role & Responsibilities

Overview

You’ll get out of this what you put into it; if you cannot voluntarily work full-time hours during the hours the sun is shining in the United States, you will not be successful and this position is not for you.

Engage in cold calling, targeting businesses that manufacture, distribute, or warehouse goods.
Make 60 to 100 calls daily to new prospects.
Develop and manage your own customer and carrier base.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Sales and Client Development:
- Prospect and cold-call potential clients to secure new business.
- Build and maintain relationships with shippers, carriers, and logistics partners.
- Identify and develop leads to expand the company’s customer base.
Load Booking and Coordination:
- Negotiate rates with clients and carriers to book freight loads.
- Coordinate and manage shipments from pick-up to delivery, ensuring on-time and cost-effective delivery solutions.
- Track shipments and communicate updates with clients and carriers as needed.
Carrier Management:
- Develop relationships with carriers and manage day-to-day interactions.
- Ensure that carriers meet company standards for safety, performance, and reliability.
Customer Service:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing any issues or concerns related to freight movement.
- Provide excellent customer service to both clients and carriers to maintain long-term relationships.
Recordkeeping and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records of all transactions, shipments, and communications.
- Ensure that all paperwork, contracts, and billing are processed in a timely manner.
Performance Metrics:
- Meet weekly and monthly performance metrics, including but not limited to:
  - Minimum 60 meaningful sales calls per day.
  - Securing one new customer within the first six months, and then one new customer per month thereafter.
  - Coordinating and delivering at least one load per week by month six.

Compensation

Tiered commission structure based on your monthly gross profit.
Profit sharing program, eligible from day one.

Training

Two weeks of live, remote training
Six-month probationary period with intensive coaching.

Qualifications

Required:

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Financial stable to support a commission-based income
Phenomenal problem-solving skills—ability to think outside the box
Even-tempered, remain cool under pressure
Tech-savvy—comfortable with various technologies, adept at learning new tools, and able to troubleshoot common issues
3 years of experience in the logistics industry (in most capacities)
Knowledge of carrier and industry regulations and requirements
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Phenomenal problem-solving skills—ability to think outside the box
Confident under pressure and professionally assertive when necessary
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, customers, carriers, and teammates
Ability to work independently and remotely
Quiet working environment
Modern Windows desktop/laptop (less than 3 years old) with 2 or more large (19"+) monitors
Modern Android or Apple smartphone
High-definition web camera
Headset with noise-canceling microphone
High-speed internet connection (100+ Mbps)

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) certification from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)
Military Veteran

How to Apply:

Please visit https://luvlogistics.com/opportunities/entry-level-freight-agent/ to read more and to fill out an application.

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