Sales & Logistics Specialist

Progressive Staffing LLC•Buffalo, NY

44d•$60,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, an established Transport & Logistics company in WNY, is looking to hire a Sales & Logistics Specialist to join their team. This role is based out of Buffalo, NY and oversees business across the country. This position is open due to an upcoming retirement in April.

Requirements

5+ years’ Sales/Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Transportation Brokerage experience
Strong understanding of shipping fundamentals: ports, containers, trans loads, inland moves, timing, and rail ramps
Excellent computer skills, experience working within TMS system is preferable
Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong organization skills and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Self-motivated, driven, energetic, great personality and communication skills
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available

Responsibilities

Perform a mix of sales, quoting, and logistics responsibilities to ensure seamless operations and drive business forward
Create and maintain positive working relationships with clients, juggling high volume of communication
Develop complex specialized freighting solutions for clients under strict/tight deadlines
Maintain a highly organized and effective work system to ensure decisions and made and issues are resolved in a calm, effective, and timely manner
Prospect, contact, and engage potential new customers through various networking avenues to expand business
Travel to various ports throughout the US to develop and strengthen client relationships
Manage all inbound inquiries from potential customers, providing detailed information and competitive quotes in an effort to convert inquiry into sales
Revisit former customers to reestablish connections and gain business
Manage high-volume quoting for various ports, railways, and inland locations
Prepare large, complex, and accurate quotes/bid responses
Collaborate with internal/external team members to ensure seamless operations and customer experiences are achieved
Complete special projects as assigned
Other duties as assigned/as necessary