Develop target list and initiate contact with potential clients through sales phone calls, appropriate social media, promotional flier distribution and cold calling.
Arrange and confirm appointments to introduce the company and the company's services to potential clients and build and maintain ongoing relationships.
Supports existing clients, acting as intermediary for communication between client and their operations teams and Crane Worldwide network; available for escalation when necessary.
Provides tracking information as requested by the client.
Escalate all issues with a shipment immediately to the client to insure prompt resolution
Manage all client requests and follow up to insure that the client needs are met
Facilitate the completion of national RFQ's.
Provide marketing and proposal support for all Global Sales Team members.
Analyzes client profit or loss and provides proposals for yield improvement.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Other Skills & Abilities
Strong client-facing skills and effective selling to decision influencers and decision makers with a consultative approach
Strong computer usage skills, demonstrated capability with suite of Microsoft office products and active in broad-based internet networking tools, e.g. LinkedIn
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (German and English)
Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness
Demonstrates effective negotiation and closing techniques
Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
Works well in a team environment
Required Experience
Minimum of 5 years' experience with 3PL or freight forwarder including internal and external facing roles
Minimum of 3 years' experience in Sales (Ocean freight / Airfreight)
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Team Player
: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic
: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated
: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter
: Inspired to perform without outside help
Entrepreneurial Spirit
: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Ability to Make an Impact
: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
High School or better.
Experience
Required
5 years:
Experienced sales in 4PL Logistics a must
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (German and English)
Strong client-facing skills and effective selling to decision influencers and decision makers with a consultative approach
3 years:
Minimum of 3 years' experience in Sales (Ocean freight / Airfreight)
5 years:
5 years' experience minimum with 3PL or freight forwarder including internal and external facing roles