Sales Account Executive - Freight Forwarding

Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Account Executive specializing in Freight Forwarding, where you'll drive growth and build lasting client relationships within the logistics and supply chain industry. This energetic role offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in International Shipping to deliver exceptional service and innovative freight solutions. As a key player, you'll manage complex accounts, develop new business opportunities, and coordinate seamlessly with carriers, warehouses, and clients to optimize transportation processes.

Job Summary:

Responsible for generating new business of any customer between NNR USA offices and the NNR Worldwide Organization of offices, partners, and agents.

Duties & Functions:

• Generate new business, while maintaining and expanding business with existing customers between NNR USA offices and the NNR Worldwide Organization of offices, partners, and agents.
• Work with the Branch Manager to expand new business.
• In cooperation with the NNR USA Head of Sales, personal sales specifically to targeted Major/Global Accounts in the given sales territory.
• Minimum 35 outside sales calls per month to new and existing clients and record them in the CRM.
• Must spend 70% or more of time engaged in making sales calls or other service-related activities away from the place of business.
• Record all Sales Leads and Routing Orders in Vnext and meet the company standards for these targets on a monthly basis.
• Maintain a profit level of three times your salary on a monthly basis.
• Participate in scheduled sales meetings.
• Generate all sales reports in the CRM.
• Maintain all set targets for reporting salesperson as indicated in the Sales Manual.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification Standards:

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of college or military service, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of sales or equivalent industry experience.
• 5 years of experience in the freight forwarding or logistics industry. Experienced in soliciting Global Logistics services including Ocean Import, Air Import, Ocean Export, Air Export, Distribution, Warehousing, Customs Brokerage and Cargo Insurance.
• Solid foundation of customer service techniques.
• Proficient computer knowledge to include Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current insurance required.

Physical Requirements:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, frequently and/or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Overnight travel may be required, including foreign travel.

Join us as an Account Executive where your contributions will directly impact our growth and success! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth by providing a vibrant environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in logistics solutions.

Company Profile

We invite you to learn more about NNR Global Logistics USA Inc. through our businesses and our rich history of growth at nnrglobal.com . It is our mission to commit to the promotion and success of our team members. Whether working in our local branch or a corporate role, our teams come from diverse backgrounds, are driven by the ability to deliver results by thinking big and insisting on the highest standards. Join our one of our progressive teams and help us give our customers the best experience possible!

A Nishitetsu Group Company Global headquarter is located in Tokyo, Japan. A people-centric organization, satisfying in excess of 1 million customers - every day. Aligned to our Corporate Philosophy, our mission is to ensure our customers, our employees and anyone engaging with NNR, experience Confidence, Comfort and Enjoyment.

NNR Global Logistics Inc. provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Training is provided throughout the year at all levels of the organization to strengthen our teams and promote additional growth. NNR Global Logistics USA Inc. benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, RX plans provide “optimal choices for individual and family needs”
• Wellness benefits “up to $400 annually”
• 401K Plan "NNR Global Logistics USA Inc. matches 2% of your contributions."
• Benefits easy access from “App based program”
• Paid Time Off earned “after 90 days”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• selling International Air and Ocean Freight: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77046

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000