Sales Executive (Freight Forwarding) Job at OTX Logistics

OTX Logistics Fox Lake, IL 60020

Actively looking to grow our sales force. We are an international air and sea freight forwarder that specializes in providing local and international logistics solutions. Seeking a remote and competitive commission-based sales opportunity, highly motivated and dedicated to excellence, but a valuable partner to our business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Sell international ocean, air, import, export services
  • Meet agreed-upon budget targets for revenue/profit, volume, market share, etc
  • Develop, maintain and up-sell accounts throughout the territory
  • Leverage relationships in order to bring opportunities to the table
  • Track and organize all activities, meetings and correspondence with accounts
  • Coordinate, respond to, and follow up on RFIs and RFQs
  • Strategize based on knowledge of the local market and competitors' activities
  • Work with other departments as needed to ensure client satisfaction

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in Freight Forwarding Sales
  • Excellent knowledge of logistics including Air Import/Export and Ocean Import/Export
  • Knowledge of Windows based programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and principals of CMS (Customer Management System)
  • Strong communication skills - able to edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively, read & interpret written information, good phone skills, is tactful and discrete in interactions
  • Strong sales skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Team player with proven ability to work under pressure
  • Valid driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are currently working remotely.

Application Question(s):

  • knowledge of cargo wise
  • freight forwarding experience
  • must conduct background check

Work Location: One location




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