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Domestic Forwarding Sales Executive

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Michael Korenko

Michael Korenko

Executive Recruiter Specializing in C-Suite and Senior Leadership Searches for Supply Chain Companies

Our client is a domestic & international freight and 3PL warehousing company since 1977. They transport freight to and from anywhere in the USA and World, and have strong airline, trucking and ocean on-time performance to deliver on promises made. Their 3PL / 4PL warehousing business can handle everything from storage to pick & pack, ecommerce fulfillment, container de-van, and cross docking. They provide flexible solutions most freight companies cannot. Their perfect shipment rate is second-to-none. They are a service-first company. Their combination of pricing, performance and solutions is an excellent toolkit for winning sales.

Domestic Forwarding Sales Executive

Our client is looking for a few passionate and experienced Domestic Forwarding Sales Executives to help them land new B2B clients.

Job Type: Full-time/hybrid

Responsibilities

  • Win clients that can benefit with the company’s track record of impeccable freight and warehousing services.
  • In-Person, Phone, Zoom, E-mail sales to build relationships, share information, move the prospect toward becoming a client.
  • Meet clients face-to-face at their facilities to build relationships where possible.
  • Identify segments of client's freight & warehousing needs where the company can add value.
  • Be conversant in the company's online toolkit - complete online suite for client interaction including quoting, booking, tracking & reporting. EDI/API/TMS/WMS.
  • Coordinate and respond to RFI’s and RFQ’s. Work with operations team to provide logistics solutions for clients.

Experience:

  • College degree preferred, HS graduate minimum requirement.
  • Two years' experience minimum in any type of sales with proven ability to generate new sales.
  • Experience selling to large corporations is a plus.
  • Minimum one year experience in the freight industry is required.
  • An existing book of freight business is preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite including Teams and PowerPoint.
  • Stable work history with demonstrable success.
  • Competitive.
  • Enjoys winning.
  • Driven.
  • Coachable.

This position offers a competitive base salary.

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  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Sales and Business Development
  • Industries

    Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Truck Transportation

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