Transportation Sales Representative

Our client is a transportation logistics company with headquarters in US (Chicago) and Canada (Toronto, Montreal).

They have seen revenue growth every year and look to continue that trend as a growing, profitable company. They are currently seeking a transportation sales representative;

They operate both a freight brokerage and their own fleet of trucks.

ABOUT OUR SALES REP POSITIONS: 

• Get to work from from home if you reside outside Chicago, Toronto or Montreal;
• Cold calling is usually expected, but we are open to other avenues as we simply look for results from our sales reps;

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cold calling potential customers in USA and Canada in a dedicated database;
• Provide weekly report status of orders shipped in order to proactively plan further schedules and time estimations;
• Track, measure and report status of distributed orders and resolve arising inconsistencies to ensure clients satisfaction;
• Coordinate with clients and receiving warehouse personnel regarding product shipment specifics, including shelf/storage life and any possible issues with products;
• Administer and ensure monthly targets are met by setting team goals and following up with team and shift supervisors;
• Coordinate with management in setting sales target, and confirm all scheduling activities (routes, transportation crews and shifts) involving product shipping, transit and distribution are met based on client-approved costs and time valuations;
• Manage all scheduling-related issues (including last-minute changes) in order to minimize delays on shipping and distribution operations;

Get to work from from home if you reside outside Chicago, Toronto or Montreal;

SALES REPRESENTATIVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Must act with a sense of urgency;
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills;
• A competitive spirit and an outgoing personality;
• Self-motivated, Goal oriented, able to Self-manage;
• Ability to multi-task and grow relationships with multiple customers;
• Possess the ability to multi-task and a strong customer-service orientation;
• Ability to identify sales opportunities, develop a strategy, and manage prospects and obtain as a customer;
• English is mandatory + excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are a must;

ASSETS:

• Experience with Salesforces is an Asset
• Solid experience in the transportation / freight industry is a strong Asset.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Salary is based on experience, plus an uncapped commission structure;
• Our client is a strong believer in investing in people and rewarding them for all contributions;
• They offer great compensation, bonuses, profit sharing, pension plans and group insurance;
• Again, get to work from from home if you reside outside Chicago, Toronto or Montreal;

You think you are a qualified Sales killer for this position? Apply now!