Sales Account Specialist
Circle Logistics, Inc · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2 days ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Duties/Responsibilities
- Generate and identify new sales opportunities through research, analysis, and discovery
- Analyze customers’ needs and offer personalized solutions to their problems
- MATCH customer demand with quotes for their freight-related inquiries
- Build strategies that will result in increased sales and stronger partnerships
- Maintain and update accurate information in the company's operating systems
- Organize and manage your daily shipments to ensure our "No-Fail" policy
- Collaborate with your team on pricing strategy and account implementation plans
- Communicate effectively both internally and externally
- Assist with converting drivers to mobile electronic tracking systems
- Maintain a strong grasp of market knowledge of shipping lanes, geography, and seasonality
Skills/Abilities
- Proficient in Google Suite and Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
- Business-minded, with an ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
Qualifications
- Sales, business development, or account management experience preferred
- Freight brokerage experience with a book of business
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated with a competitive, results-driven mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume sales environment
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Room for advancement in a fast-growing company that promotes from within
- Free On-site training and career development
- Paid holidays and paid time off after 90 days
- Insurance benefits include but are not limited to: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability
- 401(k) Plan