What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Representative position at Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp.?
Company Introduction – Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corporation is the North American general agent for Evergreen Line, one of the world’s leading providers of international shipping services. With a fleet of over 200 container vessels serving over 300 locations in more than 100 countries, Evergreen Line’s network spans the globe and provides comprehensive logistics solutions to meet our customers’ needs and expectations while simultaneously striving to reduce our industry’s environmental impact. Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corporation maintains offices throughout the United States and Canada.
Position Description – this Sales Representative position is located at the Evergreen regional sales office in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Job responsibilities may include:
- Solicit support from new and existing customers
- Build market share and revenue support in assigned territory
- Act as a liaison between customers and the company
- Provide customer feedback and report market conditions
- Manage accounts by visiting customers on sales calls
- Negotiate and sign confidential service contracts
Qualifications – candidates applying for positions with Evergreen must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field, and must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. While no experience is required, sales experience and knowledge of or an interest in international shipping and logistics is a plus.
Compensation/Benefits – the starting salary is $56,000 - $72,000 depending on qualifications.
Employees become eligible for a generous benefits package during their employment:
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision care insurance with no monthly premiums
- Life insurance coverage up to 5x salary without premium costs,
- 401(k) plan with generous company match,
- Money Purchase Pension plan with 10% of salary contributed by the company,
- Paid vacation/holiday/sick leave/personal time
- Use of a Company Vehicle
- Notebook Computer and iPhone
Work Hours – normal business hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Salary : $56,000 - $72,000