Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Inside Sales and Logistics Coordinator to join our team.

The Inside Sales Manager will be responsible for leading a team of inside sales representatives, driving sales growth, and building strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in technology sales, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

Core Responsibilities:

Staying apprised of all supply chain operations

Organizing and managing inventory, storage, and transportation

Reviewing, preparing, and routing purchase orders and contractual commitments

Working with and negotiating with agents, suppliers, carriers, service providers, and customers

Coordinating communication and activity with Overseas Agents, Shipping, and other departments to optimize performance in scheduling and delivery

Communicating, planning, and executing activities of orders to ensure timely and proper handling of customers PO’s.

Monitoring shipment costs and productivity processes

Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy

Work with operational staffs to ensure proper handling, tracking and delivery are on schedule

Making special shipping arrangements as necessary

Sourcing and vetting carriers to haul shipments pursuant to requirements

Negotiating with carriers to secure proper payout based on shipment requirements

Working with team members and employees to make sure all requirements are understood prior to shipments being arranged

Making decisions based on the best course of action and circumstances on a shipment-by-shipment basis maintaining service standards, profitability, and fairness to customers and vendors

Maintaining a constant sense of urgency in moving freight without sacrificing accuracy for speed

Maintaining accurate records

Corresponding with customers and reporting client requests

Managing distribution and shipment budgets to upper management

Developing processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized

Organizational Skills:

Collaboration

Being a team player

Multitasking

Ability to prioritize

Good retention

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Strong work ethic with a sense of urgency

Attention to detail

Technical Skills:

Working knowledge and competence with Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ISO requirements

Knowledge of SOP and KPI development

Working knowledge of logistics software (IES or CargoWise a Plus)

A strong concept of math

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Quarterly bonus

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Crystal Lake, IL 60014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person