Director of Sales, Logistics

gpac; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the freight forwarding industry is seeking a Director of Sales with a strong background in logistics and transportation. This role offers significant financial and career growth potential, requiring a passion for prospecting, building relationships, and presenting tailored solutions to clients. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering unmatched service and technology-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years in Logistics and Transportation Industry, focusing on global freight forwarding.
• Strong work ethic, ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Competitive nature with a passion for prospecting and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead presentations with executives and cultivate new sales leads.
• Identify problems and implement solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Manage the proposal process and retain client relationships.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to work independently

Proven success in lead generation

High energy and passion for sales

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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If you are passionate about the freight forwarding industry and have proven success in what you do in outside sales, then let's chat!

Well known leader in the transportation/freight forwarding industry has dynamic culture, next level team collaboration, and phenomenal end to end solutions that are UNMATCHED by any of their competitors.

The Direcotr of Sales role is an extremely rewarding opportunity, for the professional seeking unlimited financial and career growth potential!

Responsibilities

• Lead presentations with executives/owners of businesses
• Cultivate new sales leads to establish business
• Proactively identifying problems and implementing effective solutions
• Partner with the operations and account management teams for optimal customer satisfaction
• Present a streamlined technology solution developing a detailed analysis of customized needs in challenging areas
• Take the lead in coordinating/developing/managing all aspects of the proposal process
• Close, activate and retain relationships with clients
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 5-7 years in Logistics and Transportation Industry, specifically in global freight forwarding(focus on air and ocean)
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Proven success generating/qualifying leads through prospecting new business with a 'hunter' mentality
• High energy, with a passion for prospecting and building relationships
• Competitive nature
• Self-starter with strong organization & presentation skills
  
  

I look forward to hearing from you today!

Contact Recruiting Director Sarah Hagenlock at : [e-mail] or 605-809-8548 for a confidential conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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