Logistics Sales Specialist

Corporate Traffic Logistics

Logistics Sales Specialist

Charlotte, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Corporate Traffic is a family owned and operated, asset-based 3PL who values our employees who hustle and grind! Check us out and see why our employees voted us as a Best Place to Work every year since 2016! This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or expand their career in Sales and/or Logistics.

    This role is critical in sourcing, closing, and servicing new business for our company! It is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, competitive, yet collaborative environment. Our ideal candidate is outgoing, ready to push through the rejections in sales, and find the YES! Must be well organized and not afraid to ask questions of customers and carriers!

    Position Functions:

    • In-office role fully encompassing Freight Brokerage Sales and Account Management
    • The primary purpose of this role will be sales, prospecting clients and building relationships.
    • Responsible for a high volume of customer interactions, including prospecting, cold calling, closing deals and daily account management
    • Negotiate rates with prospects and closed clients to win opportunities to grow our market share. Rate negotiations include both transactional and contract rates
    • Collaborate with internal teams to seamlessly service and provide top quality freight brokerage solutions
    • Stay updated on industry happenings, pricing and utilize those to leverage your sales success
    • Generates & qualifies leads daily to determine compatibility with our services
    • Maintain accurate tracking and history of all shipments

    Preferred Requirements:

    • Sales experience and desire
    • Strong independent drive and great work ethic
    • Outgoing personality with proven track record of developing relationships (i.e., not afraid of cold calling)
    • Capable of working independently and taking initiative, while also thriving in a team-oriented environment.
    • Understands the importance of structured training and constructive feedback
    • Positive attitude and sees rejections as the next opportunity
    • Embodies our company motto of – NEVER SETTLE – Shows up to work not only physically, but mentally as well. Competitive, hungry and wants a career (not just a “job”). MUST have reliable transportation and be a reliable individual
    • Exceptional written & verbal communications and in a timely manner

    Employee Benefits:

    • Competitive Base Salary (40K) + 1st year minimum incentive

    • Uncapped incentive & bonus programs designed to reward those who bring in new customers and grow those relationships to increase profitability.

    • 401(k) with Company match and vesting immediately upon plan eligibility

    • Paid training

    • Medical & Dental

    • Company-paid Life Insurance & Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance

    • Short and Long-term Disability