Job Description

Job Title: Freight Broker – 3PL Startup Leadership Opportunity

Location: Spanish Fort, AL

Position Overview:

Seeking a highly experienced freight broker to help launch a 3PL operation. This is not a back-office role—this is full-cycle brokerage leadership with the ability to shape strategy, process, and future growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as lead liaison between shippers and carriers
• Book and manage loads using both internal freight and newly sourced customers
• Build relationships, manage capacity, and maintain margin discipline
• Establish operational best practices and identify future hires as the business scales

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of freight brokerage, logistics, or transportation management experience with a proven network
• Background in carrier management, dispatching, and customer acquisition
• Experience in launching or scaling a logistics operation is a plus
• Proven leadership experience

Additional Skills & Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management
• Familiarity with logistics software, CRM systems, and spreadsheets
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address issues before, during, and after shipments
• Skilled in negotiating optimal freight rates
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with carriers and customers alike
• Networking ability to build and maintain strong industry relationships
• Proven sales track record to close deals and grow revenue

Incentives :

• Competitive compensation structure with performance-based upside
• Opportunity to build and lead a team from the ground up
• Equity ownership opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Startup culture with real ownership and autonomy

This role suits an ambitious, independent freight broker looking for more control, more upside, and the opportunity to build and lead from day one.

If you’re ready to take full ownership of a fast-growing logistics operation, build and shape the business from day one, and be rewarded only with competitive compensation but also the possibility of equity—this is the role for you. Don’t miss the chance to make a lasting impact in a startup environment where your skills, decisions, and drive directly influence success. Apply today to start the conversation and explore how this unique opportunity can elevate your career

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