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International Freight Forwarding Sales Executive

 East Boston, MA

Job ID:
6610
Job Title:
International Freight Forwarding Sales Executive
City & State:
East Boston, MA
Job Region:
Northeast
Seniority:
Mid Level Independent Contributor
Business Unit:
Customer Sales/Business Development- Outside
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:
This position will be expected to develop and manage accounts in a prescribed market. This individual will be an expert on all company product/service offerings and will manage the sale of these offerings in a disciplined and direct manner. This candidate should value lucrative compensation for hard work and performance, ample opportunity for career progression and the stability that comes with a well-established, profitable and growing company.

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:
  • Create and manage a sales plan and successfully execute it.
  • Sell 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.  
  • Remain comfortable and polished in all types of client interaction i.e., scheduling meetings and making presentations.
  • Create a monthly sales report and participate in a weekly sales meeting.
  • Utilize all resources and tools at your disposal to ensure success and appropriate customer service.
Experience:  
  • Minimum 3+ years of sales experience in the international freight forwarding arena.
  • Background in Asian-based forwarding companies (China, Korea, Indian Subcontinent).  
  • Highly motivated by success, recognition, and financial incentives.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Track record of sales in the international freight forwarding arena. Asian Import experience is a huge plus.
  • Highly motivated by success, recognition, and financial incentives.
  • 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.

Related to: Freight Forwarding, International Freight, Domestic Freight, Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Domestic, International, International Shipping, Steamship, Logistics, Customs, Customs Brokerage, Import, Export, Air, Ocean, NVOCC, lead generation, networking, cold calling, revenue growth, negotiate rates, customer service, RFP, RFQ, business development, enterprise, CRM, prospect, client development, client relationships, Air Export, Air Import, Global Export Shipment, Air Freight, Air Cargo, International, Customs, CTPAT, TSA, Ocean Export, Ocean Import, Global Export Shipment, Ocean Freight, Ocean Containers, International, Customs, CTPAT