Overview
Freight Broker Jobs in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada at Lantrax Logistics Ltd
Title: Freight Broker
Company: Lantrax Logistics Ltd
Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Are you a Freight Broker, 3PL Logistics Pro or Freight Forwarder professional looking for your next opportunity?
Join Lantrax Logistics to be financially rewarded and propel your career forward!
At Lantrax, we know the reason behind our industry awards and continued success is our dedicated team. That is why we are committed to providing rewarding, long-term opportunities to help you achieve your goals with us.
WE ARE NOT YOUR AVERAGE LOGISTICS COMPANY! The Lantrax Group operates two warehouse facilities, Partner Facilities in Toronto and Montreal, Outdoor transloads yards, our own fleet of trucks and trailers, and of course our very reputable and successful 3PL logistics division. Our Brokers and Salespeople have more tools and vectors to move cargo than any other 3PL in Western Canada.
About the Role
This position will report directly to the Operations Manager. The 3PL Freight Broker manages a book of business, maintains client relationships, identifies leads, provide quotes, close deals, books the carriers, and position us an industry leader.
This Position is open to both In-Office and Remote Candidates.
Your key areas of focus include:
Quote Freight and Manage Projects
- Supply competitive shipping quotes to your existing clients and new prospects
- Negotiate rates with carriers and vendors
- Manage customer accounts, resolve discrepancies, and ensure successful projects
- Generate positive relationships with all customers, prospects and carrier vendors
- Maintain margin goals and targets set by the company
Customer Outreach
- Utilize your network to develop logistics business with clients.
- Identify inactive shippers and develop your strategy to contact them and earn their business.
- Build pipeline, close deals and achieve sales targets
Your Qualifications
You will be set up for success if you have:
- Experience and knowledge of North American over the road trucking and logistics (dispatching, freight brokerage, sales, etc.) or Ocean / Air Forwarding
- An existing list of shipper clients in Canada and the USA
- Relationships with partner carriers in Canada and the USA
- Contacts, Knowledge or Experience in niche areas of Logistics such as: Air, Ocean, Reefer, Intermodal, Heavy Haul and Special Projects is an asset
- Proven sales & negotiation skills with the ability to influence others
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience with successful sales techniques
- Computer proficiency, including MS Office and dispatch management software
- Demonstrated customer service skills with a friendly and positive attitude
- Entrepreneurial spirit with motivation to set and exceed goals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask, manage time effectively and prioritize tasks as needed
Your Benefits
People spend a lot of time at work, so we make sure our environment is one that you enjoy coming to each day. As a member of the Lantrax team, you will be a part of a dedicated group that will support you to reach your growth goals. Other great benefits we offer you include:
- Competitive compensation
- Uncapped sales commissions
- Group medical and dental benefits
- Opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment
- World Class sales training, from beginner to advanced negotiations and closing techniques.
Compensation
This position is salary and commission based with excellent incentives and uncapped commissions.
About Lantrax Logistics:
Lantrax North America Logistics was founded in 2003 as a third-party freight brokerage firm and has evolved into a group of Logistics, Trucking, Warehousing and Storage Companies in Western Canada. Located in Surrey, British Columbia, we specialize in over-the-road truck and inter-modal freight service, Air and Ocean Cargo, Warehousing, Transloading, and Logistics throughout North America. Our team of professionals has over 100 years of transportation management experience. We pride ourselves as a collaborative and forward-thinking employer and want employees to continue to build their skillset and grow their careers with us.
Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? We’re excited to hear from you!
Apply today with your resume and cover letter.
