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AIT Worldwide Logistics · 1 day ago

Global Account Executive

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world. The Global Account Executive will work in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment, responsible for developing new business and maintaining positive relationships with clients across various logistics services.

Freight ServiceLogisticsShippingSupply Chain ManagementWarehousing

Responsibilities

Accountable to directly identify and initiate business development opportunities
Developing new business across all of our core competencies
Identify, initiate, and engage with clients that provide sustained and profitable revenue streams across multiple services
Develop and execute a business plan that will achieve sales quota and budget as defined by the company
Work closely with local, regional, and international operations staff to ensure customers’ needs and expectations are met
Present an array of logistics solutions that enable numerous entry points into accounts

Qualification

Freight Forwarding salesBusiness developmentCustomer service focusNegotiation skillsProblem-solving skillsAnalytical skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsTeam playerGrowth mindset

Required

A team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value
A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy in your role
Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently
Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture
Minimum two (2) years of Freight Forwarding sales experience required

Preferred

Proven business selling ability and success in a commission environment
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Three (3) to five (5) years Freight Forwarding sales experience preferred
Operational Freight Forwarding experience a big plus!
Ability to be persuasive to negotiate with a strong business acumen
Adaptable to rapid and frequent changes to address the needs of clients and goals of AIT
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to develop new ideas and innovative solutions
High drive and energy to manage multiple accounts while look for new business opportunities
Strong time management, organizational and analytical skills
Enthusiastic and passionate desire for continuous personal and professional development, training and team building

Benefits

Medical
Prescription
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability
Supplemental Health
Employee Support
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure)
2 personal days
5 sick days
5 volunteer hours
6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually

Company

AIT Worldwide Logistics

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AIT Worldwide Logistics helps companies grow via shipping services and supply chain management.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
TJCQuad-C Management
2021-03-17Private Equity
2017-10-23Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Chelsea Lamar
Vice President, Global Sustainability
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Ray Fennelly
EVP / Chief Development Officer
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