International Freight Forwarding Sales Executive

 Elk Grove Village, IL

Job ID:
5626
Job Title:
International Freight Forwarding Sales Executive
City & State:
Elk Grove Village, IL
Job Region:
Midwest
Seniority:
Sr. Level Independent Contributor
Business Unit:
Customer Sales/Business Development- Inside
Service Offering:
Freight Forwarding (Ocean/Air/Domestic)
Our client has a 45-year track record of excellence in Freight Forwarding and Logistics. They are well established, well-funded and profitable. They have corporate offices covering the world (very focused in Asia) and are a top twenty global air forwarder and are among the Top Ten in the Asia/US market. They are experiencing tremendous growth, and with this growth opportunity abounds.
International Freight Forwarding Sales Executive
International Freight Forwarding Sales Executive position will be expected to develop and manage accounts in a prescribed market. The International Freight Forwarding Sales Executive will be an expert on all company product/service offerings and manage the sale of these offerings in a disciplined and direct manner.
Responsibilities:
  • You must be adept at creating and managing a sales plan and executing that plan to success.
  • You will be selling the company's core products, which include international transportation (air + ocean) with strong concentration on the ASIA/USA market, customs brokerage, trucking and other Logistics services.
  • You should be very comfortable and polished in all types of client interaction, scheduling meetings and making presentations.
  • You will be responsible for creating a monthly sales report and you will participate in a weekly sales meeting.
  • You will enjoy excellent support from the company and be expected to utilize all resources and tools at your disposal to ensure success and appropriate customer service.

Experience:

  • You must have a track record of sales in the international freight forwardingarena. Asian Import experience is a huge plus.
  • You must be highly motivated by success, recognition and financial incentives.
  • Excellent experience and a proven track record are highly valued.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • More than anything we are looking for people with a drive to succeed and who want to be aligned with a top Freight Forwarding company to enhance and drive their career forward!

This position offers a competitive base salary.