GPAC - Dallas, TX
posted 20 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Dallas, TX
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Director of Sales in Logistics is a key leadership role focused on driving sales growth within the freight forwarding industry. This position offers significant financial and career advancement opportunities for individuals with a strong background in logistics and transportation, particularly in global freight forwarding. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and the ability to present tailored solutions to clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead presentations with executives and owners of businesses
- Cultivate new sales leads to establish business
- Proactively identify problems and implement effective solutions
- Partner with operations and account management teams for optimal customer satisfaction
- Present a streamlined technology solution by developing a detailed analysis of customized needs in challenging areas
- Coordinate, develop, and manage all aspects of the proposal process
- Close, activate, and retain relationships with clients
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 5-7 years in Logistics and Transportation Industry, specifically in global freight forwarding (focus on air and ocean)
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- Proven success generating and qualifying leads through prospecting new business with a ‘hunter' mentality
- High energy, with a passion for prospecting and building relationships
- Competitive nature
- Self-starter with strong organization and presentation skills
