Job Description

Cradle-to-Grave Freight Broker

Location: Dayton, OH (On-site or Hybrid)
Industry: Transportation & Logistics
Compensation: Base $65,000-$85,000 + Uncapped Commission (Top performers $150K$200K+)

About the Opportunity

Our client is expanding into the Dayton, OH market, and this is your chance to help build something from the ground up. A new office is opening, and they're looking for strong, entrepreneurial freight brokers who can sell, service, and lead. If you're ready to help launch a new branch and grow with it, this is your opportunity to own your market and shape the future of the team.

Our client is an established and rapidly growing freight brokerage known for integrity, responsiveness, and long-term relationships with both shippers and carriers nationwide. They are seeking a highly motivated Cradle-to-Grave Freight Broker to join their team.

This is a true full-desk opportunity ideal for an independent, entrepreneurial professional who loves building relationships, owning the entire freight process, and being rewarded for results.

If you're driven by autonomy, high earning potential, and the satisfaction of running your own book of business, this is the perfect fit.

What You'll Do

• Build and manage your book of business through proactive prospecting, cold calling, and long-term customer relationships.

• Negotiate rates with both shippers and carriers to ensure profitability and exceptional service.

• Manage shipments cradle to grave quoting, booking, dispatching, tracking, and confirming deliveries.

• Develop and maintain strong carrier partnerships to ensure reliable capacity and competitive pricing.

• Proactively monitor loads, resolve issues, and communicate updates with customers and carriers.

• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and leadership to ensure smooth, successful execution.

• Maintain accurate load and customer data within the company's TMS.

• Meet and exceed performance metrics, including load count, margin goals, and customer growth.

• Stay ahead of market trends and carrier network opportunities.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in freight brokerage, logistics sales, or transportation operations (required).

• Proven success developing new business and managing the full sales cycle.

• Strong knowledge of truckload markets, pricing, and carrier operations.

• Familiarity with TMS platforms (McLeod, Mercury Gate, Ascend, or similar).

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated, competitive, and results-driven.

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with minimal supervision.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Autonomy & Earning Power: You control your customers, your book, and your income.

• Industry-Leading Support: Access to top-tier technology, carrier networks, and operations support.

• Career Growth: Clear path to branch leadership as your book expands.

• Culture: Transparent, collaborative, and performance-driven environment where brokers thrive.

If you're ready to take full ownership of your freight business and be rewarded for the results you deliver we want to hear from you.