Wayfarer E-commerce Pvt. Ltd Experienced Sales Rep for Freight

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Must have experience working at a 3rd Party Logistics firm in sales/operations roles

COMISSION BASED UPTO 40 PERCANT

Shipping Agent Responsibilities

Freight agents or brokers are the liaisons between shipper and carrier. As a broker, you will facilitate communication between our company and our clients to ensure the smoothest possible service with maximum satisfaction. Your responsibilities may include:
• Negotiating prices, preparing quotes, and handling payments.
• Scheduling and supervising pickup appointments to guarantee a smooth handoff.
• Optimizing driving routes to eliminate inefficiencies and deadhead miles.
• Overseeing shipments and relaying in-transit updates between the driver and the client.
• Managing and resolving complications that arise during a delivery.
• Arranging recovery options in case something goes wrong.
• Establishing and building positive carrier-client relationships.
• Expanding client network.

Essential Skills for Truck Brokers

Our brokers are responsible for expanding our client network and guaranteeing our deliveries. This is why we only work with reputable brokers. Agents should exhibit the following skills:
• Communication: As a freight agent, you will be interacting regularly with drivers and clients. You will need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to convey information clearly.
• Time management: You will be coordinating deadlines and driver timelines as well as your own workflow. Excellent time management skills are essential.
• Problem-solving: When issues arise with a delivery such as delays, equipment breakdowns, and lost goods, you must be able to think quickly and solve problems.
• Analysis: Effective brokers will be able to evaluate data related to shipping rates and market demand to make informed decisions during negotiation.
• Marketing: Not only will you be meeting sales targets, but you will also generate leads through cold calls, networking, and other tactics for client acquisition.

With these skills, you will maximize supply chain efficiency, improve delivery times, and prevent damage for every delivery you oversee.

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