Inside Sales (Logistics) - 100k + Earning Potential

Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 25, 2024

Job Description:

Overview:

The Global Freight Forwarding Sales Executive will be responsible for selling Global Logistics services to customers with diverse transportation needs. The Sales Executive will be responsible for growing the business primarily through generating sales leads, soliciting new accounts, increasing the services provided on current accounts, and selling all Global services. The primary responsibility is to generate new sales revenue independently for the P&L(s) he/she supports.

Accountabilities:

? Generates revenue and grows client base: Cold call, prospect, qualify leads and other new business opportunities, schedule appointments, solidify relationships and close new business.

? Provide solution-based proposals to customers for our services

? Recommend changes to current customers regarding their transportation needs

? Complete lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads

? Prepare sales contacts for new accounts

? Keep all stakeholders informed of progress on assigned tasks

? Responsible for working within a set territory (TBA)

? Daily discipline with in-house CRM

Required Qualification:

? Bachelors Degree

? Minimum of 3 to 5 years of Global Forwarding Outside Sales

? Prior success with customer and/or carrier growth

? Strong sales and relationship building skills

? Ability to effectively influence others

? Strong verbal and written communication skills

? Strategic and creative thinking skills

? Accountable for positive sales performance results

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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