National Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding

Company: TQL
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: January 11, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description: About the role: As the National Account Executive, you will be instrumental in the growth and development of the international freight forwarding business of TQL Global. We are looking for someone with direct business-to-business sales experience to build upon existing and new customer relationships. Whats in it for you: Competitive base salary + commission Comprehensive benefits package Structured career paths with 100% of department leadership promoted from within We win wherever we go Voted a 2019 and 2020 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For What youll be doing: Manage a regional territory and identify freight forwarding business opportunities within existing customer base and prospective clients Educate our sales floor, prospects and existing customers on our freight forwarding services Assist internal sales teams by supporting day-to-day freight forwarding operations when needed Help resolve issues that need to be escalated beyond the sales team Conduct account reviews with customers on performance, forecasts, and opportunities to implement value added international solutions Collaborate with International Sales Manager and Operations Coordinators on pricing and operations to build solutions for customers Attend carrier meetings and trade shows as appropriate Communicate market trends and conditions to TQL senior management As customer base grows, effectively manage existing customers and qualified prospects What you need: Bachelors Degree preferred 2 + years of sales and transportation experience required Excellent communication and relationship-building skills High sense of urgency with a results-oriented focus Strong sales, negotiation, and presentation skills Microsoft Office Suite Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities About TQL Global: TQL Global, LLC (TQL Global) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TQL, and is a FMC-licensed ocean freight forwarder and NVOCC, a U.S. CBP licensed customs broker and a TSA-approved IAC.

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