Senior Sales Account Executive

OEC GROUP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Relocation opportunities

PTO

Health insurance

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Salary reviews

Job summary

OEC Group in Houston seeks a Senior Sales Account Executive to lead full sales lifecycle for freight forwarding services, including ocean and air freight, warehousing, and trucking. You will build a local book of business, meet revenue quotas, and collaborate with CRM and overseas teams.

Minimum 3 years of freight forwarding sales, a Bachelor's degree preferred, and willingness to travel. Competitive salary plus uncapped commissions and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of direct ocean/air freight sales within a freight forwarder.
• Proficiency with CargoWise One ERP preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong local market knowledge and hunter mentality.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and build new client book through cold calls, events, and meetings.
• Present service offers: Ocean Import/Export, Air Import/Export, Distribution & Warehousing, Trucking, Cargo Insurance, and Customs Brokerage.
• Meet monthly revenue quotas set by Sales management.
• Collaborate with CRM Specialists to establish local market presence.
• Coordinate with internal teams and overseas offices on client needs.
• Travel locally for client meetings and presentations.

Skills

Sales experience

Hunter mentality

Relationship building

Territory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

CargoWise One

MS Office

Job description

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth. Established in 1981, OEC Group is one of the top freight forwarders in the transportation industry. We provide freight transportation, logistics, and information services to over 50,000 customers through a network of global offices. Our employees recognize the impact we make in the global supply chain through staying on top of the ever‑changing logistics industry with the goal of delivering quality information and services to our clients. As a Senior Sales Account Executive, or officially designated Senior Logistics Consultant, you will execute full sales lifecycle processes from pre‑work, detailed discovery conversations, and informative meetings in order to identify the needs of prospective clients and perform as a trusted advisor for their freight forwarding needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience directly selling Ocean and/or Air services within a freight forwarder required.
• Previous experience using the ERP system, CargoWise One, is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Solid understanding of local territory and market opportunities.
• High emotional intelligence, personal integrity, and hunter mentality.
• Ability to travel (locally) to meet with clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Seek out new clients and establish a book of business through prospecting and networking (cold calling, electronic media, seminars, trade shows, in‑person presentations, etc.).
• Present OEC Group's service offers: Ocean Import/Export, Air Import/Export, Distribution & Warehousing, Trucking, Cargo Insurance, and Customs Brokerage.
• Meet monthly revenue quotas given by Sales management (based off monthly salary).
• Collaborate with CRM Specialists to create sales presence in local market.
• Maintain communication with internal teams as well as overseas offices.
• Travel locally for client meetings and presentations.

Salary

• $80,000 - $120,000 annual base salary + uncapped sales commission. Base salary dependent on industry and sales experience.

Benefits

• Monthly car allowance.
• Relocation and travel opportunities for top performers.
• 10 days PTO, Employee Appreciation Days, Paid Holidays, Sick/Flextime.
• Full Health Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, term life, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company match.
• Discounted pet insurance.
• Annual performance and mid‑year reviews tied to salary increases.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• None

OEC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer