hirenow staffingGrapevine, TX
Customer Relationship Associate (CRA)
$60,000 - $125,000 per year
Apply →Customer Relationship Associate (CRA)
Customer Relationship Associate (CRA)
hirenow staffingGrapevine, TX
yesterday
$60,000 - $125,000 per year
Cargo and Freight AgentsSales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSales and Related Workers, All Other
Freight Transportation ArrangementAll Other Support Activities for TransportationGeneral Freight Trucking, Local
Apply for this role →Customer Relationship Associate (CRA) HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Customer Relationship Associate (CRA) to join one of our valued client partners in Grapevine, Texas. This full-time onsite opportunity is ideal for an experienced transportation brokerage professional who thrives on business development, strategic account management, and delivering customized freight solutions across multiple transportation modes. The selected candidate will play a critical role in expanding customer relationships, generating new business, managing transportation accounts, and partnering with operations to ensure exceptional service while maximizing profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate new freight opportunities through proactive business development and relationship-building initiatives
- Develop, grow, and manage a portfolio of transportation brokerage accounts
- Expand existing customer partnerships through strategic account development and consultative sales
- Coordinate freight solutions including Full Truckload (FTL), Dry Van, Reefer, Intermodal, Drayage, Specialized Equipment, Over-Dimensional, and Multi-Modal shipments
- Develop competitive freight pricing strategies that balance customer satisfaction with company profitability
- Collaborate with Carrier Development and Operations teams to ensure successful shipment execution
- Build and maintain productive relationships with transportation carriers and logistics partners
- Resolve shipment issues, service disruptions, claims, and customer concerns with professionalism and urgency
- Monitor freight market conditions, transportation trends, and emerging business opportunities
- Maintain accurate customer records and activity using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and CRM tools
- Deliver exceptional customer service while identifying opportunities to increase account revenue and long-term retention
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum five years of experience within a non-asset freight brokerage environment
- Proven business development, transportation sales, or account management experienceStrong understanding of freight pricing, transportation execution, and brokerage operations
- Experience coordinating FTL, Dry Van, Reefer, Specialized, Intermodal, Drayage, and Over-Dimensional freight
- Strong negotiation, relationship management, and customer service skills
- Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work onsite in Grapevine, TexasU.S.-based applicants only
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
- Transportation brokerage professionals with operational execution experienceStrong background in freight account management and carrier development
- Asset-based transportation experience
- Experience managing high-volume customer portfolios
- Existing transportation industry relationships and business network
- Strong understanding of transportation regulations and logistics best practices
- Demonstrated record of revenue growth and customer retention
- HireNow Package
Compensation: $60,000–$125,000 annually
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; life insurance; short-term disability; long-term disability; paid parking
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Onsite – Grapevine, Texas
Headcount: 1HireNow Staffing Disclaimer
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Customer Relationship Associate (CRA) opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process.
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Grapevine, TX
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Cargo and Freight Agents
Industry
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