Inside Sales Executive - Franklin Park, IL (DHL Express)

About the role

DHL Express is looking to hire upbeat, driven people from all across the US to join our Inside Sales team to help launch them into a long-term career in sales with DHL. Candidates will receive extensive training that will prepare you for long term growth opportunities. Training is a big part of our company culture and at every stage you will have a chance to work closely with your peers, job shadow and build a strong relationship with your leadership team. Your experience will be unique and personalized based on developmental and business needs. Once you show your skills in Inside Sales, you will get the chance to move to the next role and move within the US to different locations, while you grow your sales skills on the Field...the opportunities are endless, as long as you want a solid career path and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of existing and new customers via telephone contact
• Build a strong client relationship and grow accounts to their maximum potential
• Coordinate with different departments and act as the customer's point of contact to ensure all queries, problems or issues are dealt with appropriately
• Coordinate with different teams on lead initiatives
• Maintain collaboration by incorporating a positive attitude

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or in your final semester
• Must be available to work full-time Monday-Friday
• Outstanding ability to create rapport with prospective clients
• Self-motivated and driven to plan and complete sales generation
• Commitment to exceed targets
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Looking for career growth on sales field
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Geographically mobile with a global attitude

Pay

• $29.00/hour starting pay + competitive quarterly commission (earning potential of over 6 figures!)
• Potential for a raise twice per year
• On-boarding bonus to help with relocation as needed

Benefits

• Professional development and solid career advancement opportunities – we want you to grow within DHL
• Best in-class training (You'll become a Certified International Specialist)
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision and a 401k with company matching)
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation time
• Paid Leave
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Outstanding training opportunities