Sales Representative

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sales Specialist I is an entry level sales role that is responsible for selling transportation brokerage services by generating new opportunities and developing relationships with new and potential customers. Responsibilities include identifying prospects, cold calling, cultivating relationships, servicing all customer needs, initiating and monitoring the completion of all customer contracts, requests for proposal and bids. The position will also be responsible for interacting and collaborating across other areas (finance, operations, legal, etc.)

to ensure operational success for the customer and to communicate all necessary information to ensure operations has the information required to execute.

• Identify, qualify, obtain and develop relationships with prospective clients through various communication channels or other lead generating opportunities.
• Develop and execute sales strategy and customer engagement strategy.
• Manage account relationships with new customers as the primary point of contact for day-to-day needs, including ongoing communications, pricing, consultative services pertaining to the industry and supply chain options, and coordination of customer’s needs, billing, collections, and other activities.
• Identify services and pricing that meet customer needs.
• Track and maintain all sales activities in CRM and manage rate and lane negotiations.
• Facilitate the administrative process related to the approval and completion of contracts, requests for proposals and bids in collaboration with cross‑functional areas and leadership.
• Partner with team members to ensure the correct and timely payment of invoices, contacting customers to obtain the necessary information to resolve discrepancies and working with customers when necessary to expedite payment.
• Identify and elevate unresolved customer issues, continuous improvement, and new service opportunities to leadership.
• Adhere to all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management or related field required.
• In lieu of a related degree, a high school degree or GED and additional four (4) years experience in a customer service or related area will be accepted.

• 2+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management or related field.
• High school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of an undergraduate degree.

This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay Range: $17.20 – $21.55 plus commission, depending on experience.

Fed Ex Freight Custom Critical is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer of females, minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals. If you have a disability and need assistance in order to apply for a position, please call .