Now Hiring - Manager of International Sales - Chicago (ORD) in Des Plaines, IL

Job Description

Tranco Global is seeking a highly motivated top-performer to join our team as Manager of International Sales. This position that will be based in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will work from home, travel to meet customers, and report the office as needed. This represents an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious team player looking to flourish with a rapidly growing organization.

The successful candidate must have a strong sales presence, both over the phone and in person. This self-starter will be continually onboarding new customers. Tranco Global provides a solid base salary coupled with an aggressive commission structure.

Job Duties

· Research, qualify, and solicit new business

· Make outbound telephone calls to prospective and existing customers

· Schedule and conduct face-to-face sales meetings with prospects and existing customers

· Negotiate rates and pricing with prospects and existing customers

· Effectively communicate with customers, agents, and co-workers, both domestically and internationally

· Enter sales activity into the Tranco computer system in an accurate and timely manner

· Maintain professional conduct with colleagues and customers

· Adhere to Tranco policies and procedures

· Comply with all government regulations

Job Requirements

· Ability to sell Tranco Global services to new customers

· Three (3) plus years of international freight forwarding experience (air, ocean, and customs clearance)

· Experience in sales and business development

· Overnight travel required (Estimated – 30%)

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Microsoft Office computer skills

· Ability to make outbound telemarketing calls

· Ability to stay current with the Company’s KPIs

· Ability to operate in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment

· CargoWise system experience a plus

· Due to the legal requirements of Tranco’s business, applicants will be subject to a thorough background check that precludes any felony convictions

Compensation and Benefits

· Full time base salary

· Commission

· Company Car

· Company laptop and phone allowance

· Paid time off

· Health Insurance

· Dental and optical Insurance

· Health Savings Account (HSA)

· 401K

Company Profile
Tranco Global is an aggressive, fast growing, international freight forwarder, customs broker, and domestic 3PL. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Tranco presents a unique, dynamic, and progressive work environment with a competitive compensation and benefits packages. Our sister company, Tranco Logistics, was founded in 1996 by twin brothers Bruce and Byron Trantham. The company now has over 300 employees, 500 units of rolling stock, and 2 million square feet of warehouse space. Tranco Global is quickly expanding with a branch offices in Atlanta, GA, Chattanooga, TN, Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA, and Alexandria, LA. By definition, as an international organization we support diversity. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees regardless of age, race, gender, culture, religion, nationality, disability, or sexual orientation.

Job Function

· Supply Chain

· Distribution

· Customer Service

Company Industry

· Import and Export

· International Trade and Development

· Logistics and Supply Chain

Skills

1. Air Freight

2. Customs Brokerage

3. Direct Sales

4. Freight Forwarding

5. International Logistics

6. Logistics Management

7. Ocean Transportation

8. Sales

9. Telemarketing

10. Freight Brokerage

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• International Freight Forwarding: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road