Senior Freight Forwarding Sales Executive

We One • Itasca, IL

1d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Forwarding Field Sales Executive role is responsible for developing a personal Book Of Business (BOB) within the Branch’s Geographical reach by implementing company commercial strategies and products with the aim of accelerating growth. He/She will ensure delivery of significant P&L contributions within the Branch by controlling margins within its own BOB. This position requires strong communication skills and Freight Forwarding operational experience in a fast paced, dynamic Freight-Forwarding Field Sales environment.

Requirements

• Graduate in any field
• Proven track record in sales field, with at least 3 years of recent and relevant sales experience in Freight Forwarding
• Freight Forwarding experience is mandatory
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a sales and/or customer facing role within the Freight Forwarding industry
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage Book Of Business (BOB) ensuring constant growth in Volume, Revenue and Margin
• Grant constant growth of the BCO composition of the above: Hunting as % of Farming
• Undertake market analysis and competitive research in the local market
• Liaise with Branch Operations in order to ensure proper SOPs are customized around client needs
• Assist BOB clients in their day by day requests related to export/import quotations/negotiations in order to ensure proper opportunity closing
• Liaise with DPW internal Network and external Partner Agents in order to guarantee the best possible service assistance to working opportunities
• Work with the CRM system in order to properly manage personal pipeline and record activity that will be base for Field Sales Incentive Scheme
• Stay updated about local regulations, industry, new practices and any enhancements

Benefits

• Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
• This position may be eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree