Here is what you need to know about the job:
Global Freight Services, an affiliate of Li & Fung, is a leading global freight forwarder of ocean, air and intermodal transportation services. With a global network of our offices closely connected with forwarding agents, we go the extra mile to ensure your consignment is transported strategically and cost-effectively. We provide integrated, scalable and cost-efficient sea, air, rail, road and inter-modal transport as well as CFS warehousing, customs brokerage and other supply chain solutions such as vendor and order management and control tower services. With our intelligent shipping planning expertise, we can optimize your freight network to adapt to changing situations. We thrive on challenges. In this ever-changing and disruptive market, our highly experienced team can tailor the best services to suit your business needs, ensuring that your goods move seamlessly. From factory to final destination, we connect origins and destinations to help you ship reliably. For more information, please visit: www.gfsmanagement.com
We are seeking an experienced and driven Inside Sales Associate to join us. The Inside Sales Associate leads and offer services to new customers as well as maintain and grow existing customers. Provide rate quotations and assist in customer onboarding.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Facilitate timely and positive customer communication & relationship.
2. Prepare regular quotations for customer and Sales
3. Act as a back-up contact for customers trying to reach sales
4. Ensure data is updated in CRM tool for outside sales who do not have access
5. Coordinate request for bookings, secure confirmation form overseas and inform customers
6. Assist in preparing tender/RFP/RFQ
7. Sales support and maintain existing customers - developing new opportunities with them
8. Coordinate joint sales efforts and sales leads with overseas counterpart on any potential business opportunities
Requirements:
- Strong communication skills and customer centric mindset
- Thorough knowledge of international shipping procedures
- Thorough knowledge of airport/ocean terminal and CFS warehouse practices and procedures
- CW1 system knowledge and experience
- Basic math abilities
- Basic PC skills
Compensation/Benefits:
- The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $75,000.00. The offered salary or salary range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
- Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, company holidays,
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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.