Account Executive

Are you a driven sales professional ready to bring your expertise to a company with an unparalleled reputation in customs brokerage?  GHY International is searching for a dynamic and motivated Account Executive to drive new business development in the Southeastern USA region.  Reporting to the Director of Market Development, you’ll play a pivotal role in expanding our reach and delivering unparalleled customs brokerage, compliance, and freight solutions to our clients.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Develop New Business: Identify and engage with potential clients, introducing them to GHY and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing customs brokerage services.
• Build Strong Relationships: Establish connections and develop relationships with prospects by understanding their needs, recommending tailored solutions and becoming a trusted advisor in their operations by recommending new profit opportunities and service improvements.
• Leverage Market Insights: Stay ahead of industry trends, market activities, and competitors, identifying opportunities for innovative service offerings.
• Represent GHY: Champion the GHY brand, highlighting our Company values and reputation to potential clients and industry stakeholders. Attend educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

 WHAT YOU BRING:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a sales/business development role within the customs or freight industry.
• Strong understanding of US Customs brokerage and Air/Ocean freight supply chain processes.
• Strong network in the industry and proven success in securing high-value clients.
  
• Strong entrepreneurial skills and ability to independently identify, pursue and secure new opportunities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly self-motivated with strong planning, organizational, and goal-oriented skills.
• Actively or willing to engage in social selling techniques.
• A post-secondary education in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or International Trade is preferred.
• Industry-specific certifications like Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Freight Designation, or Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) are considered assets.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT AT GHY:

• Join a company with over a century of success and a trusted name in international trade.
• Benefit from a supportive team and resources designed to help you thrive in your role.
• Be part of a culture that values professional development and celebrates your achievements.
• Enjoy a compensation package that includes a base salary, car allowance, and performance-based incentives.

LOCATION: 

• Located in or around Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC, Charleston, SC, or Atlanta, GA with the capability to travel to Columbia, SC office as needed for training, events, etc.
  

Apply now and start your journey to growth and success!

GHY is an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, and collaborating with applicants, employees, clients and guests to identify and effectively remove barriers, in a manner that respects the principles of independence, dignity, integration, reasonable accommodation and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from all persons. Individuals applying for employment with GHY may request accommodations at all stages of recruitment and employment from our Human Resources team. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We appreciate all interest shown however only those considered will be contacted for an interview.

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