EL SEGUNDO, CA
Order: 1017884
Locations: El Segundo, CA or Irvine, CA (office)
Job Type: Direct Hire - Full-time
Salary: 67k- 75k + uncapped commission
Responsibilities
- Internally and externally generate business leads, acquire new business, and expand the customer base. Foster and maintain robust relationships with existing and potential clients.
- Formulate and implement the Annual Business Plan, Business Strategy, and Sales Budget.
- Attain targets for all sales activities, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance benchmarks.
- Develop and promote effective market promotions
- Collaborate with the overseas team to cultivate mutual accounts, establish target goals, and strive for their achievement.
- Craft proposals and presentations for potential clients adhering to current guidelines.
- Oversee customer risk management, credit applications, and Accounts Receivable collection in cases where accounting faces challenges in collecting customer payments.
- Execute any necessary tasks and assignments as directed by Management.
- Mandatory sales activities include a minimum of 25 cold calls per week, at least 15 sales visits per week, visiting a minimum of 8 new accounts per week, generating a minimum of 5 sales leads per week, and securing a minimum of 3 new accounts per month.
- Must be willing to meet with the Sales Team for a scheduled sales meeting once every week at the office
- 1-month initial training must be done on-site in office
Experience Required
- 3 years of Freight Forwarding/Logistics experience.
- 1 year of Sales experience.
Preference
- Candidates with substantial Freight Forwarding/International Logistics experience are preferred, with some background in sales. Priority will be given to individuals with strong expertise in Freight Forwarding/Logistics, as industry knowledge significantly enhances sales capabilities.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in numbers, with a keen eye for detail.
- Quick and organized, with advanced Excel skills.
- Experience in B2B sales.
- Ability to meet monthly KPIs and numerical targets.
Fast-paced work environment with ongoing training provided and excellent benefits including
health, life, dental insurance; flexible spending plan (sect. 125); paid vacation, holiday, sick time;
and 401K.