Lexington, Kentucky
Account Executive/Sales Representative Job Opening in Lexington, Kentucky - Longship is a third party logistics company specializing in over the road truckloads of fresh, frozen, and dry shipments. We excel in providing excellent customer service by guaranteeing our clients that their product will be transported in a safe and timely manner. We are currently hiring for the position of Account Executive .
Our Account Executives are highly motivated, goal oriented and strong communicators who succeed in a fast-paced environment. They set and maintain high standards of service and reliability and we take pride in their contributions. As such, we are committed to recruiting, training and retaining intelligent and tenacious individuals.
Responsibilities
Prospect and develop strong professional relationships?via phone, e-mails and outside sales visits? in order to sell freight transportation brokerage services.
Provide full cycle customer service from contract to delivery: Understand the customers? shipping needs, negotiate rates, contract carriers/trucking companies in order to find the most efficient shipping option, provide order tracking and ultimately delivery confirmation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain the flow of business information with a sense of urgency.
Contacting customers on a daily basis to not only generate revenue but maintain the relationship.
Responsible for identifying sales opportunities and closing sales.
Qualifications
Entrepreneurial sales approach, no set territories.
Must be okay with cold calling (70+ call per day until book of business is established)
Aptitude and appreciation for selling in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal/written communication skills and follow-thru abilities.
Strong work ethic with a team mentality
What we offer you
Medical and Dental Insurance
Simple IRA contribution with great company matching.
Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
Uncapped commissions paid bi-weekly.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Lexington, KY 40511
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Sales: 2 years
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