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East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Corp

Freight Brokerage - Director, Business Development

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Corp, Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States, 07215


Safeway Logistics Solutions is seeking a creative, dynamic, and passionate Freight Brokerage Sales person to join our Safeway Logistics Solutions (SLS) team! You will develop your own book of business by prospecting and building productive relationships using our state-of-the-art technology and resources. In addition, we ensure our Freight Brokers are up to date with real-time market and industry data by offering an extensive brokerage training program which builds knowledge on the industry and the services Schneider offers. You will identify carrier networks, negotiate rates, and ensure our customer’s freight gets delivered. You will also participate in a mentorship program which drives your success professionally and personally.

About the role:

Quote, negotiate prices and oversee transportation services with carriers through prospecting, cold calling, qualifying, and closing deals in an open transactional selling environment.

Grow business with current carriers in alignment with account growth strategy plans and market demands, as well as identifying, prospecting, and generating new carriers through analysis and discovery.

Handle freight pickup, transit, and drop off to ensure on-time delivery.

Work closely with Inside Sales Representatives to provide short-term and long-term carrier solutions for prospective and current customers.

As an associate, you will enjoy our competitive base salary, plus uncapped commissions, growth, and an established career path based on your future goals. You will have a strong work-life balance that includes paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off. You will have eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance and can participate in our company-paid life insurance and 401(k) savings with a company-funded retirement plan. Safeway values individual development and offers a wide variety of opportunities through company-paid training and personal development courses. What are you waiting for? You will love it here!

Successful candidates will:

Have an associate's degree or equivalent work experience.

Be skilled in effective communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and building professional relationships with carriers, shippers, and internal/external customers.

Be recognized as a Certified Freight Broker and will have a book of business.

Be proficient in building proposals, negotiating rates, and delivering both long and short-term shipping solutions to customers.

Company Overview:

The founders of our parent company, East Coast Warehouse, had a vision of becoming a high-quality service organization by building trust through outstanding performance. Today, we embrace that tradition, and attribute more than 60 years of success to our loyal customers, dedicated staff, and valued business partners. We are proud to be a preeminent leader of integrated temperature-controlled logistics services to the food and beverage industry. Our state-of-the-art facility strategically located in an overweight zone on the Port of New York/New Jersey, expedited customs exam services, and transportation capabilities offer a 4PL, end-to-end solution that is sophisticated and seamless. Our comprehensive approach, combined with strong corporate values and an unwavering commitment to customer service, is why many of the world’s most recognizable food and beverage brands love doing business with us, and why our average employee tenure is nearly 20 years.

When you work with East Coast Warehouse and our family of companies, you can rely significantly—and exclusively—on our team to support your domestic and international supply chains for distribution throughout the continental United States.

The Safeway Logistics Solutions Way:

We treat our customers, associates, shareholders, and suppliers with integrity, dignity, and respect.

We are a desirable employer due to our dedication to achieving mutually beneficial, lasting relationships.

We are a responsible member of the community.

Core Values:

Safety-first and always

Integrity in every action

Respect for all

Excellence in all that we do

We are always looking for passionate individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit to join the East Coast Warehouse family. If you are a dynamic person who thrives in a results-oriented environment, consider joining our team.

Safeway Logistics Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at Safeway Logistics Solutions

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