Applicants must have previous experience in freight brokerage shipper-facing sales. Fully Remote Role: We're seeking a seasoned sales representative with experience in shipper-facing sales roles. This fully remote position offers the chance to join our client, a successful and expanding brokerage. With a profitable business model and ample growth potential, you'll have access to numerous opportunities and support for your career development.
About this role:- Present, promote and sell transportation services to prospective customers
- Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within the schedule
- Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis for potential and existing customers
- Establish, develop, and maintain positive customer relationships
Reach out to prospective customers through all available channels, including but not limited to cold calling, cold messaging, attending conferences, LinkedIn messaging, etc.
Expand wallet share with current customers
Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments
Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services
Additional requirements:- Ability to negotiate freight rates and fees
- Strong familiarity with common industry technology including, but not limited to, rating tools and TMS systems
- Strong communication skills and ability to set priorities
- Ability to productively work remotely
- Willingness to travel when needed/when possible
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Problem Solver with attention to detail
- Salary range determined by experience: $60,000-100,000/year.
- This position is also eligible for commission.
- We are not expecting candidates to transition their entire book of business; however, our clients do require 2 years of previous experience in shipper-facing sales/building an organic book of business.
Pertaining to: Freight Brokerage, Freight Services, Freight Coordination, Cargo Delivery, Transport Logistics, Logistics Management, Transportation Services, Brokerage for Transportation, Trucking Industry, Trucking Brokerage Services, Full Truckload Brokerage, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Solutions, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), External Logistics, Shipping Services, Non-Asset-Based Logistics, Independent Freight Brokerage, Over-the-Road (OTR) Transport, Tanker Freight, Bulk Freight, Heavy Hauling, Hopper Freight, Specialized Freight, Oversized Loads, Special Permit Hauling, Liquid Bulk Transport, Dry Bulk Transport, Business Development Strategies, Networking Outreach, Cold Outreach, Revenue Expansion, Rate Negotiation, Customer Relations, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Growth Strategies, Enterprise Solutions, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Prospecting, Client Acquisition, Relationship Management, Self-Sufficient Contributor, Collaborative Team Member, Independent Worker, and Individual Performer.
