What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Sales Executive position at States Logistics Services, Inc.?
The Transportation Sales Executive will drive revenue growth to meet company sales objectives. Must have a sound business understanding to be able to develop actions plans, effectively use operating budgets, identify / analyze business trends specific to opportunities and challenges in the marketplace, and make decisions that will support the overall sales and profit objectives. Will be responsible for cultivating relationships with active customers using on-the-spot sales and negotiation skills while always focusing on growing long-term relationships and the financial goals of the organization. This role excels at problem solving, communication, and teamwork in a fast paced, high energy and competitive work environment.
This is a rare opportunity to serve as a Salesperson for an ESOP, where you will directly benefit from your sales efforts. This position would be based onsite at any of our Southern California area offices.
Experience Required :
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
- 3-5 years sales experience in the transportation industry
- Knowledge of brokerage customers and shippers required
- TMS (Transportation Management Software) experience preferred
- Sales CRM experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Office 365, Word, and Excel
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-moving environment
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated negotiation, collaboration, and influencing skills
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
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Benefit Offerings :
A little about who we are :
States Logistics Services, Inc. is a third-party logistics company (3PL) specializing in all aspects of supply chain management. Starting in 1958 as a warehousing and trucking company with two customers, we have since grown to a fully integrated provider of third-party logistics services with an extensive client base. States Logistics currently has a combination of 13 public and contract warehouses in Southern California and Arizona servicing a wide range of industries. Our focus on service and operational execution has enabled us to be rated the "Best of the Best" within our customers' distribution networks. As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) organization our employees are the shared owners of the company and are dedicated to delivering exceptional levels of service to our customers.
Successful candidates will have to pass a pre-employment background check. We are an equal opportunity employer
