Sales Agent ( Logistic Account Executive

Logistics Account Executive ( Sales Agent)

Our company, 1Transport has the “1Sales” Corporate Mission for developing long-standing, trusted relationships with customers and arranging freight transportation to meet their needs. And we are expanding…
Freight Broker Sales Associates are responsible for finding the trucking companies that physically move our customers’ freight using our technology. They build and develop carrier relationships and negotiate competitive carrier rates while maintaining company revenue and margin goals. Sales Associates also ensure that freight is picked up, transported and delivered on time to exceed our customer’s expectations.
The essential job duties and responsibilities:
• Source and procure vendor services through tactful and intelligent negotiation (of rates and services) on a spot, transactional, or contract basis while meeting individual, team, and company performance goals
• Prospect and cultivate new customer relationships
• Manage customer accounts to help
• Manage multiple pick-ups and deliveries via telephone, email, and text
• Ensure timely pickup, status monitoring, and timely delivery
• Coordinate and assist the pickup and delivery process to sure optimal efficiency
• Track and update shipment status to customers on a regular basis
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective customers
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player with strong desire to learn and work in a fast-paced, energetic environment
• Driven and competitive nature with strong problem-solving abilities, quickly processing information and making decisions
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent and effective communication and negotiation skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Sales, negotiation, communication or customer service experience preferred
• Strong Working knowledge of geography (particularly North America)
• Highly competitive with a strong sense of urgency to perform and exceed performance targets