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Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding

Published
February 1, 2025
Location
Akron, OH

Description

Total Quality Logistics

Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at (513) 831-2600 ext. 51454.

About the role:

As a Sales Executive for TQL Global, you will be instrumental in the growth and development of our international freight forwarding business. We are looking for someone with air, ocean, or customs sales experience to build upon existing and new customer relationships. This is an opportunity to not only join one of the fasting growing initiatives in TQL Global, but to capitalize on uncapped earnings potential in a newly organized sales division.

Whats in it for you:
Negotiable compensation package with uncapped quarterly bonusHealth, Dental, and Vision coverage to best fit your needs, including a plan that takes $0 out of your paycheck + 401(k) with company matchOpportunity to build and grow TQL's global marketWe win wherever we go - Voted a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (2023) and Forbes America's Best Employers (2022)

What youll be doing:
Identifying, contacting, and closing large ocean, air, or customs account opportunities within an assigned geographic regionEngaging with established TQL sales teams to target companies with medium and large freight forwarding opportunitiesActively working potential accounts through the sales cycle - initiating contact, building relationships, qualifying opportunities, closing, and onboardingCollaborating with sales reps and sales managers to create and deliver TQL ocean, air, and customs presentations to customers in-person, virtually, or over the phoneWorking alongside the Pricing Team to develop customized and competitive pricing proposalsAttending meetings and trade shows as neededTraveling to meet customers and prospects at least once a monthCommunicating industry trends and market conditions to TQL senior leadership and customers

What you need:
Bachelors degree preferred, but not required2+ years of international air, ocean, or customs sales experience requiredAbility to travel up to 25%High sense of urgency with a results-oriented focusOn call 24/7/365 to receive calls from carriers, clients, and TQL sales repsExcellent communication skills and relationship-building skillsMicrosoft Office Suite - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPointSelf-directed with the ability to solve problems with minimal oversightStrong phone, and in-person sales, negotiation, and presentation skillsAbility to work and learn in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities

Where you'll be: 50 South Main St., Suite 900, Akron, OH 44308

Category: Sales

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