Logistics Sales Representative (Elgin)

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One of the nation's largest privately-held brokerage. We strive to provide the highest quality customer service in the industry. If you're seeking a career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and respect for all employees, then join us! we're committed to excellence in everything we do.

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Benefit Package

• 401(k) Plan

We have an immediate opening for a Logistics Sales Representative working out of our corporate office in Elgin, IL.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of this position is selling customer freight solutions. This individual will be responsible for a high volume of customer interactions, including prospecting, cold-calling, closing deals and account management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Initiate sales and marketing calls to prospective or current clients

• Prospect for leads to build a pipeline, including heavy cold-calling

• Manage accounts to retain existing relationships

• Succeed at heavy price and service negotiation with customers and carriers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Previous transportation brokerage/sales experience is a plus

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.

• Proven successful sales experience in telephone sales, personal selling, and customer service

• Proficiency with MS Office software; experience with Sales Automation, Customer Relationship Management or web based software programs

• Ability to execute a vision, manages multiple priorities, and achieves results

• Outgoing personality with expertise at developing relationships (i.e., a "people person