SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - REMOTE

Storm Search LLC.; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm Search LLC. is seeking a remote sales account executive to drive new business and grow existing customer accounts in the logistics space. The role emphasizes field prospecting, relationship building, and revenue growth across ocean/air freight, customs brokerage, and warehousing services.

You will manage a sales pipeline, collaborate with operations, and travel about 20% to visit customers, aiming to meet or exceed territory targets and expand the book of business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of field sales experience.
• 2–3 years of customer service preferred.
• General knowledge of freight forwarding and international logistics.
• Must have a local book of business.
• Willingness to travel ~20% outside the territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business across ocean/air freight, customs brokerage, and warehousing services.
• Prospect for new customers, generate leads, and develop sales opportunities.
• Build and manage an active sales pipeline.
• Grow revenue and sales within existing book of business.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Collaborate with Operations to retain customers and secure new business.
• Travel for customer visits and field activities as required.

Skills

Field sales

CRM skills

Presentation skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

REMOTE Sales Account Executive - Uncapped commission!

We are seeking a motivated Sales Account Executive to drive new business development and grow existing customer accounts within an assigned territory. This is a field-focused, customer-centric sales role ideal for someone with experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or B2B sales.

The Sales Account Executive will be responsible for building strong customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, managing a sales pipeline, and achieving defined sales and growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business across ocean freight, air freight, customs brokerage, and warehousing services.
• Prospect for new customers, generate leads, and develop sales opportunities.
• Build, maintain, and manage an active sales pipeline.
• Identify opportunities within target industries and vertical markets.
• Grow revenue and sales within an existing book of business.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Manage opportunities from initial prospecting through conversion.
• Partner with Operations teams to retain existing customers and secure new business.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to address customer requirements and service-related issues.
• Conduct regular customer and prospect visits, spending a minimum of 3 days per week in the field.
• Achieve established sales, revenue, and territory growth targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or: 3+ years of field sales experience, or 5+ years of operational experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, customs operations, supply chain management, import/export, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of customer service experience preferred.
• General knowledge of freight forwarding and international logistics.
• Must have a local book of business
• Strong sales, presentation, and customer relationship management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% outside the assigned territory.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a results-driven sales professionalwho enjoys prospecting, building relationships, and developing new business. Experience selling logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, customs, or supply chain solutions is highly desirable.

If you're a motivated sales professional looking for an opportunity to grow a territory and build lasting customer relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

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