Freight Sales - Logistics Specialist

Join Our Growing Legacy! We are a 5th generation, family-owned family of companies with a rich history in Kansas City and a strong commitment to quality, service, and innovation. As we continue to expand, we’re seeking an experienced Freight Sales Logistics Specialist to join our Freight Brokerage team.

5G Freight offers a generous benefits package to full time employees with PTO accruing immediately, insured benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment and 401k with company match after 90 days.

5G Freight offers full-time employees a variety of great benefits including:

• Paid Time Off
• Company-paid Holidays
• Medical - Company pays a very generous portion
• Dental - Company pays half
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• 401k with employer match
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Company-paid Long term Disability Insurance
• Other ancillary coverage offered

WE HAVE AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR AN EXPERIENCED FREIGHT SALES  - LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

Overview

The Logistics Specialist/Freight Sales role reports to the Transportation Manager. The Logistics Specialist/Freight Sales will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of shipping routes and delivery, specifically with the sales and coordination of front and back haul business opportunities. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Responsible for making prospecting calls and developing relationships with customers in need of freight transportation;
• Responsible for coordinating freight movements for over-the-road trucks and backhaul freight;
• Nurtures these relationships through consistently positive interactions and award-winning customer service;
• Negotiates and builds relationships with shippers and carriers;
• Facilitates successful pick-up, delivery and over the road assistance;
• Collaborates with other departments to resolve delivery issues and improve customer satisfaction;
• Acts in a stewardship capacity for the Company, works as a functional member of the team, has ability to self-direct and self-regulate work-day.
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Placement Criteria

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, or 3+ years in the field or in a related area, or suitable combination of education and relevant experience preferred;
• Extensive knowledge of DOT HOS Regulations and OSHA regulations;
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and electronic log systems;
• Strong communication and negotiation skills;
• Problem solver with the ability to implement process improvement;
• Strong critical thinking skills;
• The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively via email, verbally, and in presentations, tailoring your messaging to the appropriate level of audience
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage deadlines and prioritize workload, and make adjustments to meet business needs;
• The ability to ensure premises, assets and communications ways are used effectively;
• Ability to quickly build rapport with internal and external partners;
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment;
• All employees are expected to exhibit exemplary customer service skills, both with external customers, vendors, visitors, co-workers, and management staff. Their written and verbal communication skills should be concise and effective, they should aspire to excellence in both work and customer service, they should show courtesy to all they encounter while representing the Company. They are also expected to maintain an air of professionalism in their interpersonal relationships and personal grooming, exercise confidentiality concerning the affairs of the business, exhibit a willingness to learn, willingness to problem solve and willingness to step in to help others, and openly and actively participates in the direction of our Company. 5G Freight views each of these traits as performance indicators, and employee appraisals reflect each of these attributes as an element of performance upon which employees are rated.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is consistently required to stand, walk, and drive or ride in a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.