Transportation Sales Agent

Overview Join our dynamic team as a Transportation Sales Agent. In this energetic role, you will leverage your expertise in transportation management and client relationship management to generate new business opportunities and strengthen existing partnerships. Your proactive approach will help optimize shipping logistics, negotiate contracts, and deliver exceptional customer service. This position offers an exciting chance to work within a fast-paced environment where your sales skills and transportation knowledge will make a real impact on our clients’ supply chains worldwide. Duties Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand transportation services across various industries, including freight brokerage, 3PL (third-party logistics), and international trade logistics. Identify and generate new leads through market research, networking, and cold outreach, while nurturing existing client relationships to maximize account growth. Present tailored transportation solutions utilizing expertise in transportation management systems (TMS), EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), and CRM software to meet client needs effectively. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements with clients and carriers, ensuring compliance with trade regulations such as FDA regulations and international trade laws. Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners to ensure seamless shipping logistics for air freight, ocean freight (NVOCC), and other modes of transportation. Manage data entry tasks related to shipments, pricing, lead tracking, and contract documentation using systems like AS400 or similar platforms. Provide exceptional customer service by communicating clearly with clients regarding shipment status, trade compliance issues, and delivery timelines while resolving any logistical challenges promptly. Qualifications Proven experience in logistics sales, freight brokerage, or transportation management within a logistics company environment. Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles, transportation planning, shipping logistics, and carrier sales strategies. Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), CRM software, EDI platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite for daily operations. Excellent negotiation skills combined with the ability to build lasting client relationships through effective communication and customer service. Understanding of international trade regulations, FDA compliance standards, and trade documentation processes. Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail in data entry and contract management. Strong organizational skills with experience in lead generation, sales negotiation, pricing strategies, and logistics sales. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise in transportation sales fuels global supply chains! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth—making every day an opportunity to excel in the exciting world of logistics. Pay: $45,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

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