Job description
Job Title: 1099 Freight Agent / Independent Freight Broker Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor Location: Remote Position Overview A growing transportation and logistics organization is seeking experienced 1099 Freight Agents and Independent Freight Brokers to build and scale domestic and international freight business.
This is a performance-driven opportunity for professionals who understand how to generate margin, control execution, and grow accounts independently. This is not a plug-and-play brokerage seat. The focus is on disciplined operators who understand freight economics, pricing strategy, and long-term account ownership. A book of business is preferred but not mandatory.
Proven freight exposure is non-negotiable.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect, develop, and close new freight opportunities across domestic and international lanes
- Build long-term customer relationships and expand wallet share
- Quote freight lanes, negotiate carrier rates, and protect margin
- Manage shipments cradle-to-grave or leverage internal operations support
- Collaborate with carrier partners, steamship lines, airlines, and 3PL providers
- Maintain shipment visibility and accountability with customers
- Own revenue performance, pipeline discipline, and long-term growth trajectory Requirements
- Proven background in freight brokerage, freight forwarding, or asset-based logistics sales
- Strong understanding of freight lanes, capacity cycles, pricing strategy, and margin protection
- Ability to self-generate business with minimal oversight
- Comfortable operating independently within a 1099 structure
- High accountability and commercial maturity
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills