Entry Level Sales Trainee
Zengistics, United States
Job Description
Zengistics is a leading-edge, technology-centric logistics company offering efficient solutions to complex supply chain challenges. Zengistics is focused on delivering the highest level of customer service by leveraging our advanced technology platforms with our dedicated team of industry experts. We provide data-driven solutions to optimize our customer’s supply chain by practicing proactive communication and maximizing efficiency for scalable growth. Complete transparency into our established network eliminates the stress of moving freight and creates opportunities to collaborate nationwide.
Zengistics is a dynamic, growing company that prioritizes individual development and provides growth opportunities for our aspiring leaders. Our company is made up of ambitious, driven, enthusiastic players that are excited and eager to leave their mark on our growing organization.
This is fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of the transportation industry and kickstart your career in logistics as a Carrier Sales Representative. You will shadow and work alongside successful, tenured, sales representatives who know the job inside and out. You will also train and work directly with our Account Management team and watch how they handle every detail of moving our customer’s freight. Finally, you will get in on the action and interact with our carrier partners.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Generating, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with carrier partners to grow relationships
- Partner with senior members of the operations team to quote rates to customers and confirm freight specifications
- Prospect and identify decision makers at target customer companies
- Unearth new sales opportunities and turn them into long-term partnerships
- Identify, mitigate, and resolve potential operational delays and obstacles
- Work accurately and effectively as part of the Zengistics team to make sure our customers and carrier partners are delighted with the experience of working with us!
- Place and receive calls with customer contacts, dispatchers, dock managers, shipping coordinators, and truck drivers
- Document communication to ensure transparent and efficient carrier operations
- Collect important paperwork from shippers and carriers
- Tracking and tracing shipments and deliveries of our customer’s freight
Requirements
- Entrepreneurial minded and eager to take initiative.
- Competitive, coachable, and self-motivated.
- An organized professional with exceptional time management skills.
- An excellent communicator with an ability to build powerful relationships.
- Technology savvy and capable of using multiple software platforms simultaneously.
- Able to communicate effectively via email and phone.
- Preferably a college graduate with a BA/BS degree.
Benefits
Earn a competitive salary and variable compensation package
Outstanding benefits package
Have the opportunity to be a part of a professional and committed team focused on success