Inside Sales & Proposals Specialist

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is seeking a Sales Support/Account Operations role in New Jersey. You will assist the Account Owner in day-to-day operations, prepare quotations and contracts, and maintain communications with customers.

The role involves preparing meeting materials, coordinating rate requests, and supporting forecasts and targets. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in sales/marketing within shipping or logistics, proficiency in MS Office and Excel, and a background in economics or

Qualifications

• Proven capability with MS Office and Excel for data handling and reporting.
• 2+ years in sales or marketing roles within logistics or shipping preferred.
• Academic background in business-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare material for customer meetings including performance, forecast, needs, issues and opportunities.
• Prepare, update and send quotations and proposals; coordinate rate requests from other departments.
• Prepare and send approved contracts; support sales targets and booking forecasts.
• Develop relationships with customer contacts and manage inquiries.
• Assist in solving customer issues and provide administrative account information.
• Schedule meetings with customers and assist in weekly sales reviews.
• Follow up on future bookings and ensure systems reflect customer forecasts.
• Generate lists of prospective customers for sales leads from multiple sources.
• Reach out to existing customers with new services or promotions.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Education

Economics/ Business Management/ Marketing/ Logistics/ International Negotiation

Job description

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is seeking a Sales Support/Account Operations role in New Jersey. You will assist the Account Owner in day-to-day operations, prepare quotations and contracts, and maintain communications with customers.

The role involves preparing meeting materials, coordinating rate requests, and supporting forecasts and targets. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in sales/marketing within shipping or logistics, proficiency in MS Office and Excel, and a background in economics or