Field Sales Executive: Logistics & Freight Solutions

Maersk; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k)

Car allowance

Parental leave

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

Maersk Ground Freight Newark is seeking a Field Sales Executive to grow our customer base in Newark, New Jersey and surrounding area. You will leverage Maersk’s global footprint and deliver strategic logistics solutions while collaborating with local, national, and global teams.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, meeting sales targets, and using Salesforce; travel daily within territory with occasional overnight meetings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of proven sales success in ground transportation logistics or freight forwarding.
• Strong customer focus with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Analytical and solutions-oriented mindset, particularly with complex supply chain challenges.
• Experience using Salesforce.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Grow customer base and deliver strategic logistics solutions.
• Leverage Maersk’s global footprint to drive results and improve client outcomes.
• Collaborate with local, national, and global teams to meet territory goals.
• Travel daily within the assigned Newark, NJ territory and conduct occasional overnight meetings.

Skills

Sales

Customer focus

Analytical thinking

Organization

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Maersk Ground Freight Newark is seeking a Field Sales Executive to grow our customer base in Newark, New Jersey and surrounding area. You will leverage Maersk’s global footprint and deliver strategic logistics solutions while collaborating with local, national, and global teams.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, meeting sales targets, and using Salesforce; travel daily within territory with occasional overnight meetings.