Sea Logistics Sales Representative

Are you thinking about improving your career development and your professional growth? We invite you to join one of the most successful international logistics organizations here at Kuehne+Nagel. We are looking for a new Sales Executive (Sea Logistics) to join their Sales team in Media, PA (Kuehne + Nagel Inc., Philadelphia Branch).

Your Role

Hunt and develop new Sea Logistics opportunities with a focus on small and medium size customers. The opportunities are focused on business that is paid in the USA and performs the sales process and input and update all relevant activities using CRM tool. You will report to our Sub-Area Manager.

Your Responsibilities

• Create a Sales Plan and implement that plan to success.

• Partner with operations to apply specialized knowledge relative to the assigned your department and trade lane (where applicable).

• Conduct customer visits, calls, presentations, quarterly business reviews, negotiations and contracts.

• Input and update of sales activities using Client Relationship Management system

• You will ensure transitioning of customer to operations following customer requirements.

• Demonstrate expertise on all company products / service offerings and manage the sales of these offerings.

• You will use all resources at your disposal to ensure success and appropriate customer service while complying with all regulatory requirements.

• Liaise/Partner with teams on RFQ, pricing and handover preparation.

Your Skills and Experiences

• BS or Certificate in Logistics / Supply Chain / International business / Project Management/ Business Management.

• 2 years field sales, preferably in freight forwarding.

• 2 years of operational experience.

• Experience with logistics processes and solutions.

• Healthcare/pharmaceutical knowledge preferred.

• Travel required based on engagements with customers.

• Territory includes Philadelphia, South New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania.

Good Reasons to Join

We offer a great benefits (medical, dental, and retirement) package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs and a dynamic global work environment. At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to Inspire, Empower and Deliver not only to our customers but collages.