Inside Sales Representative

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is seeking an Inside Sales Representative in Virginia Beach to manage the full sales cycle and develop new business. The role blends account management with sales development, expanding existing customer support while actively identifying and converting opportunities to meet commercial goals.

Responsibilities include handling lead qualification to close, cross-selling opportunities, CRM usage, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver

Qualifications

• College degree in Business Management/Marketing/Logistics preferred.
• Experience in sales or marketing, preferably within the shipping/logistics industry.
• Proficient in MS Office and strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales cycle for assigned customers from lead qualification to deal closure.
• Be self-sufficient with respect to rate requests and sales administration duties.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for cross-selling to existing customers.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM experience

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

College degree in Business

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Driving profitable growth by managing a portfolio of small and medium-sized business accounts and developing new business. This role blends account management and sales development - expanding existing customer support while actively identifying and converting new opportunities. The Inside Sales Representative will manage the full sales cycle and collaborate across teams to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and support ZIM’s commercial goals.

Main Tasks:

• Manage the sales cycle for assigned customers, from lead qualification to deal closure
• Self-sufficient with respect to rate requests and sales administrative duties
• Identify and pursue opportunities for cross-selling
• Maintain consistent phone & email contact with customers to drive engagement and satisfaction
• Collaborate to solve customer issues and enhance service quality
• Share sales materials and market updates with customers & prospects
• Analyze customer potential and identify growth opportunities
• Assess market trends, customer needs, contract terms and rates, and competitor offerings
• Communicate closely with trade and cross-functional teams on market intelligence, service updates, customer challenges and opportunities
• Follow and use sales best practice and tools
• Assist in development of strategic and tactic sales plans to accommodate personal and corporate goals
• Monitor and report sales goals/targets/KPIs in line with company’s objectives

Requirements:

• Academic education: College degree in Business Management/Marketing/Logistics - preferred
• Experience in sales or marketing, preferably within the shipping/logistics industry
• Experience using CRM platforms - preferred
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent command of English (speaking, reading and writing)