Freight Broker / Inside Sales / B2B

<p>Freight Broker Inside Sales Representatives at Boomerang Transportation acquire clients and manage their transportation portfolio needs. Highlights of the position include:</p><p><br></p><p>-Base + aggressive commission structure:</p><p><br></p><p>$65k On target earnings year one. $55k Base.</p><p>$100k+ On target earnings year two. No cap on earnings! Most of our sales team make well into six figure income.</p><p><br></p><p>-Opportunities for promotions and vertical mobility. We are consistently one of the fastest growing companies in Tampa Bay (Tampa Bay Business Journal / Inc. 5000) and promote from within. Management opportunities are plentiful as we continue to scale.</p><p><br></p><p>-Work in a Class A office building in a downtown Tampa. Restaurants/bars/activities are right outside our front door!</p><p><br></p><p>-Fun, fast-paced environment. It's still work, but we keep it fun. You will be busy throughout the day with opportunities to blow off some steam. How are your ping-pong skills? Cornhole? Pop-a-shot? Come test your mettle against the best of us!</p><p><br></p><p>-Good people. We hire for character as much as skills.</p><p><br></p><p>-Industry specific training is provided. Begin a new career in logistics!</p><p><br></p><p>-DID WE MENTION UNCAPPED EARNING POTENTIAL?? IF YOU CAN SELL, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!</p><p><br></p><p>Freight Broker Inside Sales Job requirements:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>-Lead generation - Ability to generate leads and prospect potential clients across North America</li><li>-Prospecting - This is done via multiple avenues: 80+ daily calls, LinkedIn, Email</li><li>-Account management - Ability to close, maintain, and grow a book of business</li><li>Freight Broker Inside Sales Necessary skills:</li><li>-Strong communication skills</li><li>-Attention to detail</li><li>-Problem-solving</li><li>-Need to be solution oriented and work well under stress</li><li>-Strong negotiation skills</li><li>-Ability to learn quickly</li><li>-Responsibility: Ability to work independently; we do not micromanage unless we have to!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you possess the skills outlined above, email or call us immediately! Please submit your resume with your application.</p><p><br></p><p> Type: Full-time</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p><br></p>

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