Freight Broker

**Slingshot Transportation, Inc / Slingshot Brokers, Inc.** **- **_Driven for Excellence - Powered by People_
- **We have an exciting opportunity for a Freight Broker to join our growing logistics team in Milton Ontario. **_
- **Compensation**:_$50,000-$60,000 depending on experience, plus monthly commissions
- **Shift**:_Mon-Fri 08:30 to 17:30, occasional weekends

**The focus of this role is brokering and coordinating of loads however duties will include but not limited to**:

- Source and qualify carriers
- Handle customer inquires
- Obtain and negotiate competitive rates
- Enter and dispatching loads, choosing the right truck & instructing Carriers
- Prepare all necessary documents involved in transporting cargo
- Track & Trace loads through to destination
- Liaise with head office regarding billing or any possible claims
- Ability to provide after-hours and weekend support when necessary
- Form mutually beneficial carrier/broker relationships
- Manage the approval of your shipments to accounting on time, with supporting documentation
- Administrative duties as required

**Specific job functions will include but not limited to**:

- Possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to make successful business relationships
- Exceptional negotiation skills
- A positive customer first attitude
- A strong knowledge of North American geography
- Team player with the ability to provide administrative, sales & management support when necessary
- After-Hours track and trace required

It is important to note that Slingshot Brokers, Inc focuses on quality business and excellent top-level service within a team-oriented environment. Therefore, for the role of Fright Broker-Dispatcher we require an exceptional individual focused on client first service, quality partner carriers and freight leadership with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Successful applicants must have a solid understanding of the transportation industry, **minimum of 2 years Freight Broker, Dispatch or Logistics Coordinator experience, **a professional approach and be proficient in MS Office.
- **Slingshot Transportation, Inc / Slingshot Brokers, Inc offers a competitive compensation plan and offer a full benefits package including but not limited to; medical, dental and vision.**_
- Slingshot Transportation Inc. has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for peoples with disabilities. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know to ensure that the appropriate accommodations are in place._

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Commission pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime

Application question(s):

- Do you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in Canada?

**Experience**:

- Freight Broker, Dispatch or Logistics Coordinator: 2 years (required)
- Trucking company: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person