Senior Sales Account Executive
At a glance
Senior Account Executive role at OEC Group. Santa Ana · full-time · $80,000–$120,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build a new client portfolio through cold outreach, networking, seminars, trade shows, and presentations
- Run discovery and sales meetings that uncover prospect needs and guide freight-forwarding decisions
- Present ocean, air, warehousing, trucking, insurance, and customs brokerage services
- Reach monthly revenue targets set by sales management and develop local market visibility with CRM specialists
- Coordinate with internal teams and overseas offices while visiting clients locally for meetings
What you bring
- At least three years selling ocean or air services directly for a freight forwarder
- Working knowledge of the local territory and its available market opportunities
- Microsoft Office capability, including Word and Excel, plus the ability to work with little supervision
- A bachelor's degree or above is preferred, and prior CargoWise One experience is a plus
Who this fits
This role suits a self-directed sales hunter who can advise freight-forwarding prospects and build a local book of business. You will travel locally for client meetings and presentations, while coordinating with internal and overseas teams. The position is based in Santa Ana and offers a base salary of $80,000 to $120,000 plus uncapped commission.
From the employer
We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.
Established in 1981, Orient Express Container (OEC) Group is one of the top freight forwarders in the transportation industry. We provide freight transportation, logistics, and information services to over 50,000 customers through a network of global offices.
Our employees recognize the impact we make in the global supply chain through staying on top of the ever-changing logistics industry with the goal of delivering quality information and services to our clients.
As a Senior Sales Account Executive, or officially designated Senior Logistics Consultant, you will execute full sales lifecycle processes from pre-work, detailed discovery conversations, and informative meetings in order to identify the needs of prospective clients and perform as a trusted advisor for their freight forwarding needs.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years' experience directly selling Ocean and/or Air services within a freight forwarder required.
- Previous experience using the ERP system, CargoWise One, is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
- Solid understanding of local territory and market opportunities.
- High emotional intelligence, personal integrity, and hunter mentality.
- Ability to travel (locally) to meet with clients.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
- Seek out new clients and establish a book of business through prospecting and networking (cold calling, electronic media, seminars, trade shows, in-person presentations, etc.).
- Present OEC Group's service offers: Ocean Import/Export, Air Import/Export, Distribution & Warehousing, Trucking, Cargo Insurance, and Customs Brokerage.
- Meet monthly revenue quotas given by Sales management (based off monthly salary).
- Collaborate with CRM Specialists to create sales presence in local market.
- Maintain communication with internal teams as well as overseas offices.
- Travel locally for client meetings and presentations.
- $80,000 - $120,000/annual base salary + uncapped sales commission. Base salary dependent on industry and sales experience.
- Monthly car allowance.
- Relocation and travel opportunities for top performers.
- 10-days PTO (Paid Time Off), Employee Appreciation Days, Paid Holidays, Sick/Flex time.
- Full Health Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, term life, and accident insurance.
- 401K retirement plan with 3% company match.
- Discounted pet insurance - woof! woof! meow!
- Annual performance and mid-year reviews tied to salary increases.
- Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred.
- None
OEC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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