Ocean Freight Account Executive — Hybrid (Atlanta)

Quest Financial; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Financial is seeking an Account Executive to join our Atlanta-based sales team in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate has ocean freight or international shipping experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to manage and grow customer relationships.

This position focuses roughly 80% on account management and 20% on new business development, with an established portfolio in place and travel as required. Base salary ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, plus 3 to 6 years of professional experience in Sales.
• Willing to travel and work outside normal hours.
• Understands most shipping terms, routings, schedules, and ports; applies that knowledge to assignments.
• Relates to people in an open, friendly, accepting manner and builds relationships.
• Self-starter who initiates actions and drives results.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and understanding the customer's business.
• Uses quality standards and data to improve procedures and services.

Responsibilities

• Solicits potential customers; develops existing customers; services and maintains accounts in territory.
• Ensures deadlines are met when bids are received.
• Develops sales plans and manages accounts and service contracts.
• Develops budget within designated territory in cooperation with management.
• Identifies and solves customer problems and operational issues.
• Maintains excellent relationships that enhance customer service.
• Works with AR to ensure timely payments.
• Updates CRM activity weekly.

Skills

Account management

Sales experience

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Quest Financial is seeking an Account Executive to join our Atlanta-based sales team in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate has ocean freight or international shipping experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to manage and grow customer relationships.

This position focuses roughly 80% on account management and 20% on new business development, with an established portfolio in place and travel as required. Base salary ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 plus bonus.