Sales Executive – International Freight Transport, Inc.
Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Grow Your Career.
International Freight Transport, Inc. (IFT), established in 1986 and with over 40 years in business, is a trusted provider of worldwide ocean services. We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Executive to join our growing team in the Ogden, Utah area. Training and orientation will be provided at our designated company location. If you are a self-starter with a passion for developing new business, building long-term client relationships, and exceeding sales goals, we'd like to hear from you.
What You'll Do
• Prospect and generate new business through networking, referrals, and cold calling.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identify customer needs and recommend customized international freight solutions.
• Meet and exceed monthly and annual sales goals
. • Identifying opportunities to grow existing business.
• Follow up promptly on leads and customer inquiries.
• Coordinate client meetings, presentations, proposals, and ongoing communication
• Work collaboratively with operations and strategic business partners to ensure exceptional customer service.
• Resolve client concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities within your assigned territory.
• Maintain accurate sales records and activity using company systems.
• Travel within the assigned territory to meet with prospective and existing clients.
Qualifications
• Experience in B2B sales, preferably within freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or a related industry.
• Strong prospecting and cold-calling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and close new business.
• Experience managing a book of business and growing customer accounts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Goal-oriented with a proven record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Benefits
• Competitive base salary plus commission opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off • Monday–Friday schedule
• Career growth with an established international logistics company Job Type: Full-time If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your sales career with a respected international freight forwarding company, apply today and become part of the IFT team.
International Freight Transport, Inc.
International Freight Transport, Inc. (IFT) was established in 1986 with one simple philosophy: that our shipper's deserve the highest level of service and reliability based on our attention to detail and knowledge of our customer's unique needs and circumstances. With that philosophy in mind, we pride ourselves on fulfilling the shipping and logistical needs of customers on a worldwide basis. As an international transport company, IFT handles LCL, FCL and break-bulk cargoes on a worldwide basis. IFT is licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission and is fully bonded as an international freight forwarder and NVOCC, and registered with the Department of Transportation as a domestic freight forwarder in the United States.