Freight Forwarding Sales Manager

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sales/business development with at least 1 year experience in sales leadership or senior sales required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the freight forwarding, logistics, or transportation industry is required; strong preference toward experience with ocean freight.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Previous experience using the ERP system, CargoWise One, is preferred.
• A team player with a positive attitude, individual initiative, and good communication skills.

• Build and manage the local sales team. Participate in office recruitment and Sales team development.
• Manage and expand the company's customer base by primarily targeting customers in the local territory.
• Develop and implement strategic sales and business plans.
• Negotiate rates, create quotations, and build relationships with customer base.
• Pursue continuous business development while achieving monthly and yearly team KPI targets.
• Secure monthly appointments with prospective and existing clients to discuss service options and performance.
• Lead as a true team player with a positive attitude, initiative, and exceptional communication skills.
• Assure team's compliance with OEC Group's given procedures and processes.

• $80,000 - $100,000/annual base salary + uncapped sales commission. Base salary dependent on industry and sales experience.

• Monthly car allowance.
• 10-days PTO (Paid Time Off), Employee Appreciation Days, Paid Holidays, Sick/Flex time.
• Full Health Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, term life, and accident insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with 3% company match.
• Discounted pet insurance - woof! woof! meow!
• Annual performance and mid-year reviews tied to salary increases.

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred