Sales Executive (Cold Chain)

CJ Logistics • New Century, KS

1d • $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Now Hiring: Sales Executive, Cold Chain CJ Logistics is seeking a Sales Executive with a specialized focus on Cold Chain growth solutions. In this role, you will represent CJ Logistics at industry events, manage the RFP process, and execute lead-generating activities primarily focused on cold chain warehouse management. As a critical member of our sales team, you will drive new business while cross-selling our diverse service channels to provide high-impact, customer-centric logistics solutions. Why You’ll Love This Role: You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Every day presents new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact. Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a minimum base salary of $100,000 per year, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan. Ability to work a flexible schedule; typically your schedule will be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can enjoy a balance of remote work and an office presence at our New Century, KS warehouse. What's In It for You: Strategic Growth: Play a leading role in growing our Cold Chain footprint from a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balance of remote work and an office presence at our New Century, KS warehouse. Comprehensive Impact: Benefit from the resources of a global logistics leader while driving specialized, high-growth solutions. Ready to lead our cold chain expansion in the Kansas City market? Apply today! CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive. CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations. At this time, CJ Logistics America is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Candidates must complete an application at: https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs At this time, CJ Logistics America is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization .

Requirements

• Must reside within the Greater Kansas City region to support our new cold storage warehouse in New Century, KS.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of cold chain experience in a client-facing or account management role with proven sales success.
• Demonstrated success in selling engagements valued at $1 million or more annually.
• A deep understanding of the cold chain logistics industry, including a strong existing network of contacts.
• Ability to engage and establish credibility with customer management at multiple levels (the "voice of the customer").
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with CRM systems.
• A strategic mindset for identifying solutions to enterprise-wide challenges.

Responsibilities

• Identifying new business opportunities and nurturing key client relationships within the cold chain sector.
• Develop and implement sales strategies for cold chain Warehouse Management (WM) to achieve revenue targets.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities through prospecting, networking, market research, and lead-generating activities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Actively promote additional service channels, including Transportation (TM), Freight Forwarding (FF), and Value-Added Services (VAS).
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform future sales strategies.
• Manage the RFP process and prepare tailored presentations that demonstrate the value of our specialized cold chain services.
• Work closely with operations and marketing teams to ensure alignment and flawless execution of business strategies.
• Provide regular updates to management on sales performance, progress against goals, and market insights.

Benefits

• Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package.
• We anticipate this role to pay a minimum base salary of $100,000 per year, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
• This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; typically your schedule will be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• You can enjoy a balance of remote work and an office presence at our New Century, KS warehouse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees