Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $120,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Commission
Retirement Plan
Travel reimbursement
Professional Development
Job Description
The position is offered by PGL, a renowned leader in the logistics and supply chain management industry. PGL specializes in providing comprehensive and customized logistics solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients around the globe. With a commitment to superior customer service, innovative technology integration, and strategic partnerships, PGL facilitates seamless transportation, freight forwarding, and supply chain optimization. The company continues to expand its footprint in major geographical regions, including Denver, Colorado, where this role is based. PGL’s operations cover a wide spectrum of logistics services, supported by advanced enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer resource management... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or industry-related certification
- 1-3 years of sales experience in 3PL or freight forwarding
- excellent communication skills
- ability to travel up to 25%
- proficiency with logistics and supply chain software
- strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Qualifications
- 1-3 years of sales experience with a 3PL or freight forwarding organization
- industry related degree and/or certification preferred
- knowledge of sales and marketing principles and methods
- knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes
- knowledge of English language structure and content
- knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation
- active listening skills
- speaking skills
- persuasion skills
- social perceptiveness
- critical thinking skills
- negotiation skills
- service orientation
- active learning abilities
- coordination skills
- complex problem solving abilities
- judgment and decision making skills
- reading comprehension
Job Duties
- Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders
- recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests
- answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms
- estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates
- consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
- maintain business relationships with accounts and develop new opportunities
- provide customer service to assigned customer accounts through an understanding of business requirements
- manage key or specific customer accounts
- ensure execution of the developed sales strategies, objectives, goals and targeted revenue generation
- maintain contact with key markets by visiting and investigating the operations and local conditions
- plan and implement sales programs for one or more of the company's product line
- ensure activities are in accordance to the developed sales objectives
- ensure execution of the developed sales strategies, plans and advertising or promotional programs
- evaluate and provide analysis for new products and international market opportunities
- resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service
- collaborate with operational team members to develop pricing and/or rates schedules
- review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability
- monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts
- prepare sales forecasts
- confer or consult with department heads to plan advertising services and to secure information on equipment and customer specifications
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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