KGS Services, LLC Hiring for Freight Agent Job at Remote Full Time

Are you a seasoned freight professional with a knack for negotiating and an extensive book of business? If you are a driven dynamic go-getter ready for your next rewarding, remote role as a Freight Agent– Let’s talk.

We’reKGS Logistics Services, a growing logistics company looking for a motivated, sales-savvy new team member to join us. Seize the chance to build your sales success, own your earning potential, and enjoy the work that you do!

We value our employees. Receive uncapped commissions (60% of billed margins) working remotely and enjoy a collaborative team, supportive culture, and an environment primed for personal success!

Ready to get started? Check out what it takes in the job details below.

CORE ATTRIBUTES

What You Bring to The Table

Following are the core professional attributes that will contribute to your success in this role:

· Connector – Always building your already vast network, you enjoy speaking to people and do your best work when connecting with and helping others

· Collaborator – You enjoy learning more about customers and establishing tailored sales strategies to meet their specific needs

· Driven – A self-starter with the tenacity to spare. You are determined, motivated, and passionate about problem-solving and offering clients the best customer service

· Passionate – Purpose is your middle name. You are focused, engaged, and bring unending energy to every endeavor

· Committed – You are dedicated, tenacious, and relentless. You know precisely what it takes to close the deal

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You Can Expect Day-to-Day

Contributing as a customer-focused freight agent, you’ll secure new accounts and expedite sharing of information and documentation between customers and carriers. You’ll communicate with dispatchers and drivers to track the status of loads, executing the following core activities:

· Generate leads and attract new prospects, and develop a sales pipeline

· Identify and select reputable and safe carriers for freight services

· Provide customers with shipping quotes

· Book orders with carriers

· Assist in preparing carriers for loads

· Track the status of loads

· Collaborate with shippers, carriers, and dispatchers to manage scheduled collections and drop-offs

· Keep accurate records of relevant activities

· Update customers on the status of shipments and assist with other inquiries

· Maintain current knowledge of market trends in the transportation marketplace

SUCCESS METRICS

What “Good” Looks Like

As a successful freight agent, you’ll be able to:

· Develop and increase profitable volume with existing and newly acquired shippers

· Build relationships with developing accounts

· Use strong relationships to understand customer’s business, better qualifying them to identify rates

· Contact and build relationships with carriers

· Increase capacity for specific projects and lanes

· Gain up-to-date personal knowledge of market freight rates in order to determine a “fair” price to pay trucks and charge shippers

REQUIREMENTS

What it Takes

The most successful Freight Agents are exceptional, custom-focused sales professionals with a drive to succeed.

Minimum Required:

To ensure success in this position, you need to maintain current knowledge of freight carrier services and be effective in attracting new customers and ensuring customer retention.

· Must have a book of business or leads

· 2+ yrs. logistics sales experience, working with (3PL customers)

· Experience in supply chain logistics and freight marketing

· Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to maximize income on a commission basis(no commission caps)

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites/Home office established

· Excellent problem-solving skills

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

· Outstanding people skills

· Proficient negotiating skills

· Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets

· Strong work ethic

OUR COMPANY

Our Commitment to You

Your success is our success. At KGS Services, our mission is to provide quality logistic services in the most cost effective and safest way possible. Our company aims to coordinate the most efficient logistic transport solution for our client’s product. We offer an unmatched career opportunity with excellent earning potential, a dynamic environment, and an opportunity to thrive! If you are a driven, enthusiastic logistics professional looking for a remote opportunity to succeed, let’s start a conversation. Apply today.

KGS Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30,000.00 – $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• Logistics: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote