Now Hiring - Senior Account Executive in Honolulu, HI

Lynden Logistics, Inc. is looking for someone who is enthusiastic and self-motivated to join our dynamic sales team. This team sells and markets Lynden's services to existing and prospective businesses with emphasis on domestic and international revenue and market share growth. This position is responsible for using a variety of methods to develop, grow and maintain accounts to meet expectations.

The Company
Lynden Logistics, Inc. provides transportation and logistics solutions in Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and around the world. We encourage our employees to grow and develop within the company and believe our diverse workforce contributes tremendously to our success.

Why you want to work for Lynden Logistics, Inc.:
Compensation – Competitive pay with a discretionary bonus program
Healthcare – Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off – 17 days paid time off, PTO days increase with years of service
Holidays – 8 paid holidays
Retirement Plan – 401K with up to 6% employer match
Extras – Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage and Employee Assistance Program at no cost to you!
Tuition Reimbursement program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Business Insight - Displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns with company principles to maintain strategic goals.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs to build relationships; solicits customer feedback to improve service; meets commitments, fostering company image.
• Professionalism/Ethics - Reacts well under pressure; upholds organizational values; treats people with respect. Represents the company in a professional manner.
• Strategic Thinking - Analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Dependability - Takes ownership for own actions, contributes to departmental meetings.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Uses and maintains company sales database.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years’ experience selling Freight Forwarding services (Domestic and International Air, Ocean) required. Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year College or University a plus; or one to three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. High School/GED diploma required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a thorough understanding of the domestic and international transportation industry (air, trucking and ocean modes)
• Experience building and maintaining a client base through new business opportunities, and growth with existing customers, using person-to-person and social networking opportunities.
• Experience working with tariffs and governmental regulations.
• Experience effectively presenting business opportunities to others.
• Experience balancing customer and operations expectations
• Ability to calculate and apply concepts such as dimensionalized weight, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Familiar with MS Office products.
• Must be able to travel locally and overnight to meet business requirements.

Ability to possess and maintain a TSA Security Threat Assessment(STA) with a status of Passed, or a TSA recognized equivalent. TSA recognized equivalents include a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, Commercial Driver’s License(CDL) with Hazmat Endorsement issued within the 50 States or District of Columbia, the Transportation Worker Identification Card(TWIC), or Free and Secure Trade(FAST) card issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. STA’s will be submitted by Lynden International upon job offer and renewed thereafter. Recognized equivalents must be current at time of application and successfully renewed by the applicant thereafter.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Must pass pre-employment drug test and undergo background screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Work Location: In person