Sales Manager - Freight Forwarder (35982)

An international freight forwarding company in the Elk Grove Village, IL area is searching for Sales Manager to join their Sales & Business Development team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in new business development at a freight forwarder or 3+ years of freight forwarding operations experience in a client-facing role.

*This is a full-time, direct-hire, exempt position with comprehensive benefit package.

Sales Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Develop new business by establishing new accounts and expand existing accounts
• Develop and propose customized pricing strategies and services to win new business
• Negotiate contract terms and rates with new and existing clients to close deals
• Collaborate with logistics partners (shipping company, airlines, warehouses, etc.) and operations teams to ensure execution of clients' requests
• Communicate with both existing and new clients to resolve their issues and develop solutions including visiting client, vendor, or port locations if necessary
• Draft various reports (sales activity, pipeline progress, revenue forecasts, etc.) on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
• Communicate with clients regarding satisfaction, documentation, and compliance
• Other Duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management.

Sales Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or professional certification, or equivalent experience
• Must hace minimum of 3 years of experience in freight forwarding sales/customer service
• Excellent communication skills. Must be able to meet new customers and build relationships
• Must be able to communicate fluently in both written and verbal English
• Must be able to travel
• Must have valid driver’s license
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.

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