Freight Agent

Zelh is a fast-growing, passionate outsourcing company.

Our mission is to be the most reliable company by offering and maintaining high-quality services consistently.

We achieve the mission by fostering long-term relationships with customers, employees, and vendors. Personal attention, timely communication, and respect for all people are the basis of our business philosophy!

Our client is a US-based asset-based transportation company with a growing brokerage division. They operate their own fleet while also providing comprehensive freight brokerage services, offering customers flexible transportation solutions across North America.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Freight Agent to proactively hunt for freight opportunities and secure loads on behalf of the company. This role focuses on building relationships with shippers, identifying freight opportunities, and bringing new business to the brokerage. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong sales skills and a hunter mentality.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect and hunt for freight opportunities from shippers

• Build and maintain relationships with shippers and potential customers

• Secure loads and negotiate competitive freight rates

• Identify new business opportunities and expand the customer base

• Present the company's transportation solutions to prospective clients

• Work closely with operations to ensure smooth execution of secured freight

• Meet or exceed freight procurement and revenue targets

• Track and manage customer relationships in CRM

• Stay informed about market trends, rates, and capacity