Job Description

SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting sales and marketing efforts of Port Jersey Logistics. This role will support the sales/marketing team in developing, identifying, and acquiring new business and supporting current customers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

· Support the Business Development department activities such as lead generation with current and existing customers.

· Support new business development by using various tools like databases and mailing campaigns.

· Be able to develop, maintain and manage accounts primarily through inside sales efforts through phone calls, emails, mailings, etc.

· Gather data from leads and using given metrics to qualify opportunities.

· Be able to communicate with the leads/customers effectively and be tactful and intelligent while negotiating rates and services.

· Be able to use CRM to organize and track activity and be able to complete weekly reports.

· Assist with company marketing efforts and company material development.

· Support with customer on-boarding for new accounts; relationship transition from Business Development Team to Operations Team.

MINIMUM CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enthusiastic Approach – High energy individual with excellent work ethic.
• Requires advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational skills.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous sales/cold-calling experience preferred.
• Logistics background a plus, but not required.
• Ability to quickly process information and make decisions.
• Ability to translate and enter data correctly with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Education (preferred level): Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree a plus.
• Previous experience with CRM or database applications preferred.

Company Description

Family owned business with a great culture. We value our people.