National Sales Executive/Ocean Freight /Import & Export - Gpac
Chicago, IL
About the Job
NATIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE/FREIGHT FWDG/IMPORT & EXPORT
(This is a fully remote position)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field or experience may be substituted
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Sales in the Shipping and Logistics Freight Forwarding industry
- Trade compliance experience
- Proven track record in developing and executing successful sales strategies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key accounts
- Analytical and strategic thinking with the ability to identify market trends and opportunities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with CRM software
Responsibilities
- The National Sales Manager will be responsible for developing sales strategies to increase revenue and market share in the Shipping and Logistics Freight Forwarding industry
- This role requires a deep understanding of the freight forwarding market, including ocean freight, NVOCC, customs and import/export business
- Experience in Ocean Freight/NVOCC/Freight Forwarding/Customs/Import and Export
- Identify new business opportunities and develop relationships with key accounts
- Analyze market trends and competitors to identify opportunities for growth
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and customer service teams
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless execution of sales plans
- Provide regular sales reports and forecasts to the Director of Sales
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO LINDA.POWELL@GOGPAC.COM
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.