Account Executive

The Everest Search Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Everest Search Group is seeking a motivated Freight Sales Executive to drive business growth in the US market and build strong client relationships in the freight and logistics sector.

You will leverage your negotiation and sales expertise to close deals, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure exceptional service delivery that aligns with company objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years trade experience in logistics or related field.
• Experience in sales, business development, or account management within logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage current client accounts and develop new business for US markets.
• Develop relationships between customers, US Management Team, and vendors to support HLS USA objectives.
• Sell our full range of logistics services to grow HLS revenue.
• Engage with Customers, Partners, and key market players to define and deliver business solutions.
• Negotiate and close sales with support from internal stakeholders and management.
• Demonstrate strong communication with customers and partners.
• Collaborate across senior management to drive results and continuous improvement.
• Support transformation initiatives to enhance business development advantages.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Account management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

2-year college

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Seattle, WA

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Freight Sales Executive to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving business growth through effective sales strategies and building strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the freight industry, exceptional negotiation skills, and a passion for customer satisfaction. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our company's success while further developing your career in freight sales.

Key Tasks Responsibilities:

• Manage current client accounts and new business development for US markets.
• Develop relationship between customers, US Management Team, and the vendors to ensure trust and support of HLS USA business objectives.
• Apply your current business development knowledge to grow HLS revenue by selling our full range of logistics services.
• Utilize experience in customer centric practices - Engage with Customers, Partners, and key market players as well as the main internal stakeholders to validate, define and identify future business solutions. A key driver for you is to deliver best in class services/products to the customers.
• Negotiate & land the sale with assistance from key internal stakeholders and management.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with customers and partners.
• Demonstrate good track record of operating successfully within the space between senior management and the organizations.
• Support transformation initiatives within HLS USA to make sure that we constantly improve our business development advantages and strive for further excellence.

Experience / Qualifications:

• 5+ years trade experience
• 2 years college
• Experience with excel and Microsoft Office
• Proven track record in sales, business development, or account management within the logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain industry.
• Strong Organizational Skills and detail oriented
• Independent thinker & Strong problem solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet department goals of finding and closing new business deals
• Adaptable / Flexible in dealing with daily tasks based on different market factors and situations