Sales Account Executive

Teksky LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Teksky LLC in Houston seeks a Sales Account Executive with a background in international logistics to develop new business, build customer relationships, and expand the company’s customer base in the Houston market.

You will negotiate freight rates, promote freight and logistics services, and work closely with operations to ensure customer satisfaction while growing key accounts. This role requires self-motivation, strong communication, and a proven track record in B2B sales.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding or international logistics sales.
• Understanding of import/export and international shipping.
• B2B sales and business development experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Generate leads through cold calling, networking, and prospecting.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Promote international freight and logistics services.
• Negotiate freight rates and service agreements.
• Understand customer shipping requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Grow existing accounts and achieve sales targets.

Skills

B2B sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

Cold calling

Networking

Customer service

Job description

We are looking for a Sales Account Executive with a background in international logistics, freight forwarding, ocean freight, or import/export sales. The role focuses on developing new business, building customer relationships, negotiating freight rates, and expanding the company's customer base in the Houston market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Generate leads through cold calling, networking, and prospecting.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Promote international freight and logistics services.
• Negotiate freight rates and service agreements.
• Understand customer shipping requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Grow existing accounts and achieve sales targets.

Requirements:

• Background in freight forwarding, ocean freight, NVOCC, or international logistics sales.
• Understanding of import/export and international shipping.
• B2B sales and business development experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to generate new business and develop customer accounts.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven.