Freight Broker

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Direct Drive Logistics is looking to hire Inside Transportation Sales Professionals for our Milwaukee, WI office.

Since 1994, Direct Drive has earned its status as a premier Transportation and Logistics Company in Milwaukee, WI through superior customer service, consistent growth, investment in technology, and a focus on an amazing work environment. The company was awarded Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces in 2019, 2020, and 2022. We also offer extremely competitive LTL rates, having contracts with over 50 of the nation's best LTL carriers.

We offer one of the best office environments in Milwaukee and the BEST salary and commission structures in the industry!

Main Responsibilities:

• Grow revenue and relationships with new customers
• Generate leads through cold calling, networking and referrals.
• Utilize inside sales knowledge and work with inside reps.
• Learn and sell all modes of services in the company portfolio.
• Get Quotes for formal and spot bids.
• Support carrier reps with the coordination of transportation freight in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction- maintain close contact with all customers– including follow up on concerns or other issues.
• Communicate customer problems to management.
• Share experiences and best practices with the team to ensure success.
• Exceed all standards for prospecting calls, presentations, proposals and closes.
• Develop, execute, and monitor strategic and tactical goals to maximize sales, profit and to ensure sales targets are met or exceeded.
• Provide documented activity reports via CRM of your sales efforts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Desired

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent phone selling and communication skills
• Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new systems
• Detail-oriented in fast-paced setting
• Sales experience is an absolute MUST! Bonus if in 3PL sales!