Team Lead- Freight Brokerage

Company: The Perfect Freight Source, LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Relocation bonus
• Vision insurance
  About The Perfect Freight Source
  The Perfect Freight Source is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) logistic provider that delivers transportation solutions to some of the world's successful companies.
  The ideal candidate must be willing to relocate to Houston, TX.
  Opportunity
  The Perfect Freight Source is a small, rapidly growing company offering significant opportunities for advancement. We seek hardworking individuals eager to excel and grow with us.
  Qualifications
  
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  • Preferred 3 years of experience in freight brokerage or third-party logistics
    
  • Preferred 3 years in customer service and sales
    
  • Minimum of 2 years in a management role
    
  • Proven success in bidding, quoting RFP, RFQ, RFI, and awarding contracts
    
  • Track record of freight movements, volumes, and revenues
    
  • Experience managing a team of 3 or more employees
    
  • Knowledge of over-the-road trucking (TL and LTL modes)
    
  • Familiarity with Flatbed, Dry Van, Refrigerated, and Over-Dimensional freight
    
  • Experience with Load Boards (Truckstop and DAT)
    
  • Knowledge of TMS and EDI systems
    
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
    
    Responsibilities
    
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    • Supervise and manage team
      
    • Act as a liaison with direct customers
      
    • Manage and track team performance and KPIs
      
    • Broker freight
      
    • Sales activities
      
    • Bid on current and potential business
      
      Skills
      
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      • Leadership abilities
        
      • Business acumen
        
      • Excellent communication
        
      • Project management
        
      • Problem solving
        
      • Decision making
        
      • Customer service
        
      • Performance management
        
      • Organizational skills
        
      • Interpersonal communication
        
      • Time management
        
      • Compliance
        
      • Collaboration
        
        Compensation
        Base Salary + uncapped commission opportunity! The listed salary reflects the minimum and maximum base pay, which varies based on location, skills, experience, and education. Total compensation includes variable components not listed here.
        Equal Employment Opportunity
        The Perfect Freight Source is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, or ethnicity. Our workplace values diversity and collaboration to achieve organizational objectives.
        Work is temporarily remote due to COVID-19.
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