Air and Ocean Inside Sales Representative

Location: Montreal

Title:

Customer Relations Manager
Industry: Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage

Location:

Lachine

Are you a dynamic logistics professional passionate about relationship building and commercial negotiation? Our client, an industry leader in international freight forwarding and integrated supply chain solutions, is seeking exceptional talent for the role of Client Relationship Manager in Montreal.

Within a large-scale organization, you will act as a strategic business partner to major importers and commercial distributors. If you are looking for a stimulating environment where you can leverage your multimodal freight expertise while building lasting business relationships, this Montreal-based role is a premier opportunity to propel your career.

Apply now:  / patrick.pepin@randstad,.ca

Advantages
- Competitive annual salary between $65,000 and $75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- 3 weeks of paid vacation starting in your first year.
- Stable, regular daytime schedule:
Monday to Friday
- Full reimbursement for gas and travel expenses for client visits across the Montreal area.
- Engaging company-sponsored social events: annual holiday party, summer barbecues, and team pizza lunches.
- Close-knit, collaborative team of 4 professionals within the department, backed by a dedicated pricing coordinator to streamline proposal preparation.
- Company comprehensive insurance and RSP program

Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted point of contact and strategic lead for a dedicated portfolio of corporate client accounts.
- Conduct regular in-person client visits across the Montreal area to strengthen business relationships and identify key operational priorities.
- Grow portfolio revenue through targeted quoting, cross-selling, and upselling across a full suite of services: air freight, ocean freight, inbound road freight, logistics warehousing, and customs clearance.
- Work in close synergy with the internal pricing coordinator to deliver prompt, competitive, and tailored commercial proposals.
- Proactively anticipate supply chain challenges, handle urgent issues, and coordinate the swift resolution of escalations with international origin offices and operational teams.
- Partner continuously with Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) managing day-to-day shipment tracking, allowing you to focus your energy on account strategy and client satisfaction.
- Rigorously monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and conduct regular business reviews with your accounts.
- Train and onboard clients to ensure seamless adoption of the company's analytics dashboards and digital self-service tools.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of sales activities, customer intelligence, and pipeline opportunities in Salesforce CRM.

Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of successful experience combining customer service, account management or inside sales, and the international freight forwarding background
- Strong working knowledge of multimodal transport operations (air freight, ocean freight, inbound ground transportation), as well as warehousing and customs brokerage services
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, influential leadership, demonstrated negotiation capabilities, and a strong customer service orientation.
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for frequent on-site client visits.

Summary
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