Customer Relationship Associate (CRA)

Customer Relationship Associate (CRA)

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Snapshot

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 5 years of experience within a non-asset freight brokerage environment
• Proven business development, transportation sales, or account management experience
• Strong 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, Texas
• U.S.-based applicants only
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Transportation brokerage professionals with operational execution experience
• Strong 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: 1

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Customer Relationship Associate (CRA) who demonstrates the following:

• Minimum five years of non-asset freight brokerage experience
• Proven transportation business development and account management success
• Strong knowledge of freight pricing and transportation execution
• Experience managing Dry Van, Reefer, FTL, Specialized, Drayage, Intermodal, and Over-Dimensional freight
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities
• Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations and carrier development teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple customer accounts
• Meets all required qualifications while demonstrating several preferred qualifications

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will be viewed most favorably if they demonstrate:

• Extensive transportation brokerage sales success with measurable revenue growth
• Strong existing network of transportation customers and carrier partners
• Experience managing complex freight solutions across multiple transportation modes
• Ability to identify strategic business opportunities while growing existing accounts
• Strong operational knowledge supporting transportation execution and customer satisfaction
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship management abilities
• Stable employment history demonstrating consistent performance, professionalism, and long-term career growth

HireNow Disqualifiers

The following will prevent candidates from moving forward in the hiring process:

• Frequent unexplained job changes or unstable employment history (jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed)
• Less than five years of non-asset freight brokerage experience
• No transportation sales, brokerage, or account management experience
• Limited knowledge of freight pricing and transportation operations
• No experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Inability to work onsite in Grapevine, Texas
• Applicants requiring employment sponsorship
• Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications listed for this position

HireNow 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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