Now Hiring - Professional Services Sales Rep in Overland Park, KS

Sales Rep wanted to persuade new customers away from competitors to help write the Sethmar story!

As a true salesperson at heart, we understand what it takes for you to network, find new prospects, build relationships and provide you the freedom to spread your wings and soar. You have the unique ability to effortlessly light up a room, make connections and have a conversation with anybody. Your ability to move fast, rapidly make decisions while allowing your competitive desire and outgoing personality to shine.

As a Sales Representative, you will be responsible for prospecting new leads, developing a client portfolio and maintaining long-lasting relationships with customers by promoting our brand. You will operate as the lead point of contact for a portfolio of clients, connecting with key stakeholders. Manage liaise between customers and cross-functional internal teams to ensure timely, honest and transparent delivery of our solutions according to their needs. You will focus on the fast-paced brokerage aspect of our business; helping customers move their inventory in the most cost-effective way by identifying and providing logistics solutions with a customer-centric yet competitive drive. You will use market knowledge and trends to strategically offer solutions and pricing to your customers.

At Sethmar Transportation, we believe a company with a better story creates a better perception and a better perception prepares expectations. We understand customers expect excellence and way too often are disappointed. Our story starts with our dynamic asset based 3PL approach. With the acceleration towards a continuous vs. static supply chain, we perceive the market is hungry for a trusted partner.

With our headquarters located in Kansas City, we are proud to be owned fully by local Kansas Citizens. We plan to continue to hire the best and brightest locally, support, train and educate them as they continue to grow both personally and professionally to increase their human capital. As a company, we believe investing in our employees and providing them with the right tools for is imperative for our success.

We focus on people operating from a place of trust with their teammates and owning mistakes. When people feel safe, they are comfortable stepping out with ideas to help drive the company forward. With an intense focus on collaboration and listening to ideas from everyone, Sethmar has been fortunate to create ways to solve problems and drive value where others falter. With such an intentional focus on culture, its near impossible that it does not permeate outside our walls into our customer and carrier’s business. The power of positivity is real, and we enjoy spreading it.

With Sethmar, YOU can expect more!

Responsibilities

· Qualify and actively prospect for new customers.

· Seek new leads, drive new account growth via prospecting, sourcing and account development and vendors to expand Sethmar’s customer network.

· Respond to customers with a sense of urgency with a customer-centric mindset.

· Add maintain and grow relationships using our CRM ZOHO.

· Prepare quotes/bid for customers to meet your monthly and quarterly goals.

· Develop, maintain and manage customer relationships through strong communication skills, strategic solutions and superior customer service.

· Present customers with creative cost-effective transportation solutions.

· Collaborate with appropriate team to provide the best shipping solution for our customers.

· Self-motivated and driven to succeed with minimal supervision.

· Communicate any updates proactively and accurately.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

· 1+ year industry experience preferred.

· Sethmar core service offerings.

· Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

· Must be able to think quickly and handle high volume situations.

· Excellent time management skills.

· Ability to build strong cross-departmental relationships.

· Ability to thrive under deadlines, drive results, multi-task and work with a sense of urgency.

· Ability to persuade, motivate, influence and negotiate with others.

· Remains positive and flexible in an ever-changing environment with shifting priorities.

· Detail oriented with strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills.

· Aptitude to learn and proper use of Zoho/Aljex.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Overland Park, KS 66213: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person