Now Hiring - EP America, Inc. - Senior Logistics Sales Executive in Houston, TX

Full description of the position

We are looking for a Sales Representative with a background in the automotive industry to join our team.

At EP America, part of Europartners Group, we are proud to be a company that balances work and life by taking care of our talents, who help us grow and succeed, positioning ourselves as a Top Company by Super Empresas and Grupo Expansión.

More than 900 talented people are connecting their minds to move the world with an entrepreneurial spirit, accountability, and a winning mindset. We all like challenges, exceeding standards, and building a better work environment through continuous improvement that allows us to thrive and develop professionally.

If you want to grow in your professional career, you’re a team player, and have a true passion to serve, we may be the company for you. We offer you the chance to develop within your career and continue building your dreams through using your expertise and creating opportunities to grow in a challenging and balanced workplace.

The Sales Representative will attract and connect with new customers by generating leads, focusing on guiding prospects and customers through the decision-making process, ensuring a real value proposition acting as a trusted advisor, providing long term solutions, and acting as exceptional support. You will own the client relationship and collaborate with our internal teams (marketing, sourcing, operations, finances) to ensure the best way to solve our customers' logistics challenges in order to build loyalty and partnership.

Keep reading, we have plenty to offer if you meet the following!

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying and attracting new sales opportunities, and understanding the needs of prospective and existing customers, aligning with company strategy
• Facilitating presentations with strategic clients
• Build and manage a pipeline for the sales executives and follow up accordingly
• Proactively consult with leads to understand their logistics needs
• Act as a trusted advisor and main point of contact for customers to assist them with the decision-making process, and educating them on the services we offer, offering technological solutions in line with clients needs and current capabilities of the organization
• Work in collaboration with other departments to ensure offerings are as competitive and fair as possible, providing regular feedback to team members
• Create quotes and bid proposals and present them to prospective customers, ensuring records are maintained and accurate
• RFQ analysis and completion along with the team in a timely manner
• Regular travel and required attendance at industry events is required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Commerce, Logistics or another related field
• Passion for sales and personal growth
• Proficient with Office 365
• Experience with critical freights, CRM (Salesforce), and OTR, are considered assets
• 3-5 years of experience in sales, operations, or sourcing with a passion for sales

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Bonus/Commission pay
• Paid time off
• 401k contributions

Equal Employment Opportunity Employment

EP-America is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals regardless of age, ethnic or national origin, political affiliation, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that our diversity and respect for the individuality of our people is the best engine to promote collaboration, innovation and the development of our organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working in freight forwarding?
• How many years of experience do you have with the automotive industry?

Experience:

• Logistics, Operations or Sourcing: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location