National Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding

Company: Total Quality Logistics (TQL)
Location: Palm Coast
Posted on: January 5, 2022

Job Description:

About the role:As the National Account Executive, you will be instrumental in the growth and development of the international freight forwarding business of TQL Global. We are looking for someone with direct business-to-business sales experience to build upon existing and new customer relationships.What's in it for you:Competitive base salary + commissionComprehensive benefits packageStructured career paths with 100% of department leadership promoted from withinWe win wherever we go - Voted a 2019 and 2020 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work ForWhat you'll be doing:Manage a regional territory and identify freight forwarding business opportunities within existing customer base and prospective clientsEducate our sales floor, prospects and existing customers on our freight forwarding servicesAssist internal sales teams by supporting day-to-day freight forwarding operations when neededHelp resolve issues that need to be escalated beyond the sales teamConduct account reviews with customers on performance, forecasts, and opportunities to implement value added international solutionsCollaborate with International Sales Manager and Operations Coordinators on pricing and operations to build solutions for customersAttend carrier meetings and trade shows as appropriateCommunicate market trends and conditions to TQL senior managementAs customer base grows, effectively manage existing customers and qualified prospectsWhat you need:Bachelor's Degree preferred2 + years of sales and transportation experience requiredExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsHigh sense of urgency with a results-oriented focusStrong sales, negotiation, and presentation skillsMicrosoft Office Suite - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPointAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing prioritiesAbout TQL Global:TQL Global, LLC (TQL Global) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TQL, and is a FMC-licensed ocean freight forwarder and NVOCC, a U.S. CBP licensed customs broker and a TSA-approved IAC.

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