Logistics Import Sales Executive

Description

Job Type: Full-time

Job location: Nationwide (US HQ located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ)

Reports to: Logistics Director of Sales

Job Summary

As Import Sales Executive (ocean, air, domestic), an applicant needs to show ability to sell

freight forwarding/logistics services. Gain opportunities to expand book of business and

become face of the company.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate will spend most of their time working directly with experienced professionals in

the industry, assisting in the following activities:

- Grow the company's ocean and air freight business/services in an assigned territory

- Find & develop qualified leads (cold calling), convert them through the sales process

into tangible outcome

- Perform regular visits to qualified prospects and customers to drive the business and

grow the company's revenue, market share and profitability

- Other tasks and responsibilities assigned from time to time

- Use email/salesforce to report daily/weekly sales activities

Requirements

- Logistics/Transportation knowledge with a minimum 2 years global trade industry

experience

- Excellent knowledge of logistics including Ocean Import as well as Air Import

- Proven track record in sales, prospecting and developing accounts

- Proficient with Microsoft and other computer programs

- Strong inter-personal and communication skills, both verbally and written

- Strong sales skills

- Strong organization skills

- Ability to multitask and work efficiently

- Ability to cover a wide territory and responsible for having reliable transportation

Work location

- On the road

- At assigned work location

Benefits

- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan (100% Employer paid)

- 401K Plan w/ Employer Match

- Life Insurance Plan (100% Employer paid)

- Generous PTO, Paid Holiday