HOURS: Monday - Friday, 40-50 hours
SALARY: $60,000 - $65,000/year
LOCATION: This position may be worked 100% remotely from most anywhere in the USA but must work central time zone hours.
Qualified candidates must have experience in the freight forwarding, transportation, logistics, OR supply chain industry
We’re currently seeking a dynamic individual who is driven to succeed, loves developing relationships with clients and has a strong work ethic to join us in the role of Inside Sales Specialist. This individual will play an integral role in supporting our sales team and the continuous growth of OL-USA
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create import quotes and sales proposals; collaborate with the team on pricing decisions, supplier selection and timing
- Nurture accounts to retain existing relationships and to grow share of business
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure accounts are properly maintained
- Coordinate and work in concert with other departments on RFP, RFI and RFQ’s, quote and price opportunities, and develop solutions to secure business
- Translate business opportunities into incremental revenue through strong selling; succeed at heavy price and service negotiations with customers and carriers
- Accurately maintain and update information in the company's System
- Manage, track, and report sales activities and results
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have sales support experience within a freight forwarder, transportation, or logistics company
- Must have import quoting experience
- Develops rapport with clients and is easily able to build relationships to develop new sales opportunities
- Very strong organizational skills and ability to manage high volume emails
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle complex customer interactions via telephone and video conferencing
- An active listener with the ability to understand and interpret customer needs
- Self-motivated and comfortable working with little to no direction in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to negotiate with individuals and groups within and outside the organization
- Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented focus
- Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
ABOUT OL-USA LLC
OL USA is one of the fastest growing privately held International Logistics companies in the world. We streamline global commerce with our vast array of services and network of agents in over 140 countries, making us truly local, around the world.
We are headquartered in New York and have 15 domestic offices, 3 international offices, and dedicated partners strategically located across the globe. Our experience, expertise, resources, and market knowledge make us a truly global logistics solutions provider.
We are dedicated to maintaining and providing solutions to all our client's logistical needs. Our market advantage comes from our creative and individualized solutions combined with our technology to track and manage our customer shipments with the highest accuracy.
BENEFITS
- Competitive healthcare benefits with a substantial company contribution, including medical, dental, vision.
- Life and AD&D, employer-paid
- Short- and Long-Term Disability; employer-paid
- 3 weeks of paid vacation, 9 sick and mental health leave days
- Company holidays and other leave policies
- 401(k) with a Company match
OL-USA values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Experience in freight forwarding, transportation, logistics, or supply chain; import quoting experience; sales support within logistics; strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills; Microsoft Office proficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- creating import quotes
- nurturing client accounts
- negotiating pricing
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
Job Details
- Category: Sales
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 60,000 – 65,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About OL USA LLC
A global logistics provider offering international freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. — Industry: Transportation and Logistics