Account Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides sales support and generates business for sales services. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Account Specialist Required:

• 2+ years of customer service and/or sales support experience in the ocean transportation industry.
• Ability to work in a team environment supporting sales staff and sales effort.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and fellow employees.
• Strong organization and time management skills. Must be able to prioritize and respond to common inquiries in a timely manner.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions. Must be able to multi-task and function comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think logically, follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to attend industry events and accompany Account Executives on customer visitation as required by sales management.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, holidays and/or weekends.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a +.

We offer excellent benefits including:

• 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
• Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)
• Paid Time Off (15 Days; prorated before 1st year)
• Parental Leave/Paid holidays