Sales Manager

Recruiting Solutions is seeking a Sales Manager for a family-owned logistics and freight company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. This is a direct-hire position with competitive pay and benefits. This position is HYBRID and Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and offers a flexible schedule. Apply today!

The Sales Manager will report directly to the COO and will be responsible for promoting and selling our client’s International Freight Forwarding and Logistics services, while actively managing both new and existing customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in ocean freight, airfreight, and operational logistics on both a domestic and international basis.

Benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible work schedule.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• PTO along with 11 paid holidays.
• 401k plus up to 5% match.
• Family owned and operated.

Key Responsibilities of the Sales Manager:

• Identify and pursue potential clients through proactive prospecting and lead qualification.
• Develop and manage new and existing accounts to ensure continued revenue growth and profitability.
• Meet and exceed assigned sales targets through dedicated performance.
• Design and implement tailored strategies to address customer needs and achieve satisfaction.
• Propose effective logistics solutions based on client requirements.
• Coordinate customer needs with appropriate logistical services and solutions.
• Foster and maintain strong customer relationships to effectively resolve any issues.
• Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Prepare for and attend client meetings, ensuring a focus on customer satisfaction and relationship-building.
• Handle incoming sales inquiries and respond in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills of the Sales Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in sales within the logistics services industry.
• Strong knowledge of the freight forwarding industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent business development and negotiation abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements of the Sales Manager:

The physical demands described here represent the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently uses hands and fingers for handling tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

Recruiting Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Recruiting Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Recruiting Solutions expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.