Freight Forwarding Field Sales Pro

Savino Del Bene; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics firm is seeking a Sales professional in Boston to develop new business and build relationships. Responsibilities include customer outreach through cold calling, maintaining communication with operations, and soliciting various logistics services. Candidates must have strong sales and customer service skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and 3 to 5 years' experience in freight forwarding. Reliable transportation is required. This role offers the opportunity to excel in a dynamic sales environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Sales and Customer Service skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to learn quickly and work efficiently as productivity goals are met.
• Good organizational skills as this position requires working with multiple departments and following up with clients and prospects.
• Must have reliable transportation at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Form a customer base through cold calling and customer appointments.
• Develop relationships with customers to generate new business.
• Solicit services including Import, Export, and Customs Brokerage.
• Meet monthly targets given by Sales Upper Management.
• Maintain communication with Operations/Customer Service departments.

Skills

Strong Sales Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

3 to 5 years of field sales experience in Freight Forwarding/Logistics

Job description

A global logistics firm is seeking a Sales professional in Boston to develop new business and build relationships. Responsibilities include customer outreach through cold calling, maintaining communication with operations, and soliciting various logistics services. Candidates must have strong sales and customer service skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and 3 to 5 years' experience in freight forwarding. Reliable transportation is required. This role offers the opportunity to excel in a dynamic sales environment.