Logistics Sales Executive job summary
Our logistics company is looking for an experienced and dedicated Logistics Sales Executive to join our team. This person should possess outstanding sales experience, honed customer service skill and passion for technology, new systems, and innovative business solutions in a variety of settings and inceptions. We value Sales Executives who are passionate about growing existing accounts while proactively pursuing new accounts and identifying roadblocks and obstacles to increasing business. The ideal fit will be innovative enough to suggest tailored solutions to common account problems. Dedication to growing the business and facilitating smoother connections between our clients and our internal customer support team is a must.
As you meet with clients and prospects, it will be your responsibility to not only shine light on a prospect’s supply chain inefficiencies and offer catered business solutions, but to also represent our company in a professional manner that will highlight our company values.
Logistics Sales Executive responsibilities/duties
Educating customers about our shipping solutions
Conducting research on customers that have a need for our services
Cold-calling, generating new leads and prospecting accounts
Qualifying prospects for size, complexity, and overall fit for our company
Using Salesforce automation tools to track progress and report goals
Analyzing consumer needs and developing innovative solutions
Logistics Sales Executive qualifications/skills
High school diploma/GED required (Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain, or a related field preferred)
Minimum 3-5 years experience in logistics, sales, or a related field required
Strong interpersonal skills
Must be able to negotiate and problem-solve
Knowledge of current marketing and advertising trends and best practices
Proficient in programs including PowerPoint, MS Office and Excel
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Demonstrable business acumen and a deep understanding of business sales processes
Logistics Sales Executive compensation/schedule
Hours: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Position Type: Inside Sales
Wage/Salary: $60,000 - $80,000
Paid Holidays/Vacation
Company Work Station (Laptop, Cell Phone, Marketing Materials, etc.)
Employee Discounts
Workplace perks such as food, coffee, and flexible work schedules
About Eagle Express Service
Eagle Express provides cutting-edge shipping solutions to some of the largest nationally recognized FTL shipping companies around: FedEx, UPS, Wal-Mart, and many others; that's just the beginning.
Eagle Express Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.