Freight Forwarding Sales Specialist

Geopaq Logic
Duluth, GA 30096
11 days ago
Geopaq Logic
Geopaq Logic
geopaqlogic.com

Job Description

Job Title : Logistics Sales Manager

Work Location: Duluth, GA 30096

Duration : 1 + Years

Job Function/Description:

  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and lead the sales team, provide guidance, motivation, and support to achieve sales targets. Meet and exceed sales goals and targets set by the organization.
  • Business Development: Identify new business opportunities, cultivate relationships with potential clients, and expand the customer base.
  • Sales Performance: Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics, implement corrective actions to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
  • Identify new business opportunities in Freight Forwarding and logistics-related industries.
  • Create target customers and develop strategic plans to approach and secure their business.
  • Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, competitive dynamics, and potential areas for growth.
  • Promote all company products and services for imports and exports to drive sales growth.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understand their needs, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Respond promptly to customers' inquiries regarding products, prices, services, and credit terms.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients through efficient work processes and excellent customer service.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as operations, marketing, and finance to ensure alignment and effective communication.
  • Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions of sales agreements, contracts, and partnerships.
  • Collaborate closely with the product/pricing/legal team and overseas partners to ensure the accuracy of quotes and proposals.
  • Budget Management: Develop and manage sales budgets, ensure efficient allocation of resources.
  • Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities for the sales team to enhance their skills and performance.
  • Performance Evaluation: Conduct performance evaluations for the sales team, identify areas for improvement, and implement training or development plans.
  • Reporting: Generate regular reports on sales performance, market trends, and other relevant metrics for senior management.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher required in a business-related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 5+ years in International Freight Forwarding and/or logistics sales experience required.
  • 5+ years of experience working with the top global freight forwarders.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of the domestic and international transportation industry (trucking, air and ocean modes)
  • Proven track record in sales, prospecting, and developing accounts.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiar with digital freight forwarder platforms and processes.
  • Ability to build trustworthy relationships with customers at all levels (C Level, Managers, Staff)
  • Excellent presentation and selling skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow up with clients.
  • Microsoft proficient (PPT/Excel/Word).
  • Ability to travel up to 30%

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $5,000.00 - $6,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Freight Forwarding OR logistics sales: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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