Field Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding

Full time
USPDX01 - Portland - PIPO4, More...
Posted 15 Days Ago

Opportunity

Are You Ready to Navigate the Future of Global Trade?

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

 

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

 

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

What We Offer:

  • Dynamic Environment: Tackle new challenges and opportunities daily.

  • Recognition: Your efforts will be valued and rewarded.

  • Collaborative Spirit: Work with committed colleagues who go the extra mile for our customers and each other.

About the Role:

As a Field Sales Executive, you'll drive revenue growth in a defined target market, build relationships with prospective and existing clients, and collaborate with sales teams to develop new business and achieve revenue goals.

Essential Functions:
● Build market position by locating, developing, defining and closing new business; arrange business
development meetings with existing and prospective clients
● Become a subject matter expert on our business products and services offered, and remain up-todate on industry related news
● Interact regularly with local management and develop close and cooperative working relationships
with operations staff to ensure customer needs are being met
● Develop a growth strategy and set quotas focused both on financial gain and profitability to meet
ambitious revenue targets
● Follow-up with new clients and operations to ensure a seamless implementation when onboarding
new clients
● Perform market research to continually identify new pipeline opportunities; presenting and
demonstrating the value of products and services to prospective buyers

● Utilizing Salesforce or current CRM program to build a customer database of key information; build
and maintain active pipeline; measure KPIs; identify trends to improve win probability and
forecasting accuracy
● Exceed all assigned revenue goals and corporate pricing objectives: Work with management on any
clients that require yield improvement within customer base
● Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

  • Excellent Communicator: Build rapport, negotiate deals, and communicate effectively.

  • Organized and Efficient: Manage your time and responsibilities well.

  • Tech-Savvy: Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools effectively.

  • Problem Solver: Propose innovative supply chain solutions.

What You Bring:

  • Proven Sales Track Record: Experience in transportation and logistics with a history of driving business growth. Freight forwarding sales is a must.

  • Collaborative Spirit: Thrive in a team environment.

  • Driven and Ambitious: Eager to meet and exceed revenue targets.

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$85,000 to $100,000 plus sales incentive plan.

The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location.  The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Benefits:

Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing  accommodationrequests@maersk.com

Additional info

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A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.