Freight Forwarding Field Sales Executive- Charlotte, NC
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) match
career advancement
Job Description
Maersk is a global leader in logistics, operating with a vast network that spans over 130 countries and employing more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. Renowned for its innovative approach to global trade, Maersk provides comprehensive freight forwarding and supply chain solutions that connect diverse markets and customers efficiently and effectively. The company is committed to sustainability and digital transformation in logistics, offering world-class services across sea, air, and land transportation. As a respected player in the industry, Maersk emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring an environment where various perspectives and skills contribute to continuous growth and excellence. This commitment makes Maersk... Show More
Job Requirements
- 4+ years of proven sales success in logistics, freight forwarding, specialized freight, or ground transportation
- results-driven mindset with a track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth
- highly organized and proactive, capable of managing multiple client interactions efficiently
- strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop solutions for complex supply chain challenges
- expertise in using Salesforce for managing pipelines and tracking performance
- expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- bachelor’s degree preferred, must have a high school degree or equivalent
- daily local travel to visit clients
- authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- ability to engage in 1 or 2 yearly overnight meetings
Job Qualifications
- 4+ years of proven sales success in logistics, freight forwarding, specialized freight, or ground transportation
- results-driven mindset with a track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth
- highly organized and proactive, capable of managing multiple client interactions efficiently
- strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop solutions for complex supply chain challenges
- expertise in using Salesforce for managing pipelines and tracking performance
- expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- bachelor’s degree preferred, must have a high school degree or equivalent
Job Duties
- Build market position by locating, developing, defining and closing new business
- arrange daily business development meetings with existing and prospective clients
- become a subject matter expert on Maersk products and services offered, and remain up to date on industry related news
- meet weekly with local operations management and develop close and cooperative working relationships with operations staff to ensure customer needs and company objectives are being met
- develop a growth strategy and set quotas focused both on financial gain and profitability to meet ambitious revenue targets
- follow up with new clients and operations to ensure a seamless implementation when onboarding new clients
- perform market research to continually identify new pipeline opportunities
- presenting and demonstrating the value of products and services to prospective buyers
- utilizing Salesforce to build a customer database of key information
- build and maintain active pipeline
- measure KPIs
- identify trends to improve win probability and forecasting accuracy
- exceed all assigned revenue goals and corporate pricing objectives
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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