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Sales Executive

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline
  • 5-7 years of experience in a client-facing role or account management with demonstrated sales leadership
  • Proven experience selling engagements valued at $5 million or more annually
  • Proficiency in CRM systems and sales process management tools

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sales strategies for WM and TM sales to achieve revenue targets
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and market research
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure high customer satisfaction and loyalty
  • Promote and cross-sell additional service channels (WM, TM, FF, VAS) to existing and potential clients

About the company

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CJ Logistics America

Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain

CJ Logistics provides integrated global supply chain services, maximizing customer value through continuous improvement and innovation. Currently, CJ Logistics operates technology-driven logistics businesses at 280 bases in 40 countries around the world. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, CJ Logistics prioritizes the well-being of the end consumer. CJ Logistics offers an integrated, one-stop SCM service platform with air and sea international freight forwarding, warehousing and transportation contract logistics, asset-based trucking, parcel and express delivery, and supply chain consulting. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, CJ Logistics helps customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. CJ Logistics America, a division of CJ Logistics, is responsible for leading warehousing, transportation and freight forwarding operations across the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryTransportation, Logistics & Supply Chain
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Description

    *** The location is Mississauga ***
    Are you passionate about developing businesses? Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a global company? We need people like you to help us hire the best in the business and we're excited to have you join us in this significant role to ensure we continue to build a diverse and engaged workforce! Be part of something special at CJ Logistics  

    Position Overview
    As a Sales Executive, you will play a critical role in representing CJ Logistics at industry events, managing the RFP process, and executing lead-generating activities focused on sales (mainly warehouse and transportation management), while also cross-selling our diverse service channels (i.e. FF, VAS, etc.). You will be part of a team of Sales Executives, driving new business, nurturing key client relationships, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact, customer-centric proposals. The ideal candidate will also possess a deep understanding of the logistics industry (including a strong
    network of contacts and potential customers), excellent sales skills, and a passion for delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs.


    Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
    ● Develop and implement sales strategies for WM and TM sales to achieve revenue targets.
    ● Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and market research.
    ● Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
    ● Actively promote and cross-sell additional service channels (WM, TM, FF, VAS) to existing and potential clients.
    ● Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform sales strategies.
    ● Prepare and present proposals and presentations tailored to client requirements, demonstrating the value of our services.
    ● Work closely with internal teams, including operations and marketing, to ensure alignment and execution of business strategies.
    ● Monitor sales performance and provide regular updates to management on progress against goals and market insights.
    ● Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.


    Required Qualifications

    ● Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.
    ● Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a client-facing role or account management, with demonstrated success in sales leadership.
    ● Proven experience selling engagements valued at $5 million or more annually.
    ● Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage across vertical and horizontal levels within organizations.
    ● Detail-oriented with the ability to manage complex, multi-faceted assignments.
    ● Problem-solving skills with an aptitude for identifying strategic solutions to enterprise-wide challenges.
    ● Proficiency in CRM systems and sales process management tools.
    ● Advanced skills in Microsoft Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc…).
    ● Demonstrated ability to engage and establish credibility with customer management at multiple levels in discussions to explore, understand and document their goals, priorities and challenges (voice of the customer).
    ● Demonstrated proficiency and 5+ years with a successful track record in utilizing strategic/solution selling skills to navigate complex, long lead time sales cycles to grow existing business.
     
    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
    • Pay : $80k-90k 
    • Extended Health Benefits: Vision, Dental, Life insurance, Medical, Prescriptions, and etc.
     
     
    Physical Requirements
    This is largely a sedentary role requiring the physical ability to:

    ● Sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk while working on a computer
    ● Use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and telephone
    ● Speak and hear clearly in person, virtually, and over the phone
    ● Occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or lift up to 10 pounds.

    Work Environment
    This position operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and printers.
    The work environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise level and is climate-controlled.

    Location/Remote Eligibility
    The role will be performed in an on-site work setting.
    Travel as required to support customer meetings, territory coverage, or company events (estimated up to 25–40%, depending on territory).
     
    Schedule
    Flexible hours may be required to support after-hours, weekends, and holidays support when needed.

    Reasonable Accommodation:
    This job description sets forth the essential job duties and responsibilities for the position. An employee assigned to this position must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to a disabled
    employee in accordance with, and as required by, applicable law. An employee seeking a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.
     
    CJ Logistics About Statement:
    CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.
    CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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