Logistics Sales

Description

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” Mario Andretti

OUR MISSION is to provide competitive, creative logistic solutions to meet and exceed our client's just-in-time transportation needs. With state-of-the art technology and a team driven to exceed their customers’ expectations, we have implemented the basic core values of reliability, attentiveness and hard work to provide on-time satisfaction and exceptional customer service.

We are committed. We have no excuses.

LOGISTIC PARTNERS is an aggressively expanding company that offers unlimited growth potential, and opportunities for advancement for those that are hard-working, reliable, a team-player, and display a positive attitude. This is a ground-floor opportunity, with an enjoyable atmosphere which will allow you to grow and reach your career goals.

DESCRIPTION: This position manages the logistics services that we offer to our shipper and carrier customers. This is a critical position in building trust and value with our customers and managing our profitability. Our ability to develop carrier and shipper customers is greatly dependent on the performance of this position.

SEEKING an enthusiastic rising star, who can take ownership and full responsibility of an important Logistics Sales Rep - Customer Service role. Someone who can work well with others in a small fast-paced office. The ability to maintain a positive outlook with a great attitude and outgoing personality are a must! We want people who are looking for a long-term career!

DAILY TASKS INCLUDE:

• Ability to grow and manage book of business.
• Generate revenue by cold calling, networking, and managing customers.
• Understanding your customers, their business, processes, and identify areas needing improvement.
• Maintain regular contact with existing clients to determine shipping needs, providing responsive customer service, and resolving client issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Register customer logistics needs into our computer system with accurate, timely information.
• Communicating with customers about any delays with pickup and delivery.
• Provide back-up to fellow team members as needed.
• Negotiation skills.
• Problem solving.
• Report on customer activity weekly.

Position: Full Time/Permanent

Hours: Mon-Fri from 7:00 am to 3:30pm (With Some Flexibility)

Wage: Competitive salary (based on experience) with quarterly bonuses

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Reimbursement health accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Child Care benefits
• Employee discounts
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules
• Commuting/travel assistance
• Holiday Pay
• 401k Retirement Plan

If interested, please submit your resume to MHayes@plaistedcompanies.com

Our Core Values: Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence

Requirements

SKILLS AND EDUCATION:

• 1-3 years of experience in a logistics role preferred
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communications skills, negotiating skills and persuasiveness.
• Ability to build relationships and trust.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, reliable, responsible and fulfills obligations.
• Enthusiasm and high energy.
• Ability to resolve problems and display strong time management skills
• Willingness to learn new things, and to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Team player attitude.
• Attention to detail.

EXPERIENCE:

• Sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• outside sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 3 years (Preferred)