Freight Forwarding Growth Executive

Savino Del Bene; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a motivated sales professional in Hempfield Township to develop new business opportunities and promote its services including freight forwarding and customs brokerage. The ideal candidate should possess strong sales and customer service skills, along with 3 to 5 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential for managing customer relationships and meeting productivity goals. This role requires reliable transportation and a hunter mentality.

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

• Forming a customer base through cold calling and attending customer appointments.
• Developing relationships with customers and generating new business.
• Soliciting various logistics services including Ocean and Air Import and Export.
• Meeting monthly sales targets set by management.
• Maintaining constant communication with relevant departments.
• Assisting Accounts Receivable with tracking payments.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

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

Job description

A global logistics company is seeking a motivated sales professional in Hempfield Township to develop new business opportunities and promote its services including freight forwarding and customs brokerage. The ideal candidate should possess strong sales and customer service skills, along with 3 to 5 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential for managing customer relationships and meeting productivity goals. This role requires reliable transportation and a hunter mentality.