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| SALES REPRESENTATIVE, INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING VANCOUVER, BC (Canada) Apply Online |
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| Post Date: | 10/29/09 | Company: | LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INC. | ||||||||||
| Compensation: | not given | Contact: | |||||||||||
| Job Type: | Full Time | Phone: | |||||||||||
| Education: | 4 year degree | Fax: | |||||||||||
| Experience: | 2 - 5 years | Mailing Address: | |||||||||||
| Travel: | Globetrotter | ||||||||||||
| Reference: | 09-260 | ||||||||||||
| Company Profile: EMPLOYER OF CHOICE At Livingston International, we recognize that our strength comes from our employees. That is why we believe in hiring carefully, promoting from within whenever possible, and celebrating individual and team successes. Our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards program. This includes a comprehensive benefit program, employer matched retirement programs, market driven compensation and numerous in-house training programs. We offer interesting and challenging career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines, including customs brokerage and trade-related areas such as transportation, logistics, warehousing, distribution and consulting services. Livingston is committed to providing a safe and productive workplace. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a credit and/or motor vehicle history. If you wish to be part of our exciting team, please APPLY ON LINE NOW-! For more information about Livingston or to learn about a career with us, please visit our web site at www.livingstonintl.com Thank you for your interest in Livingston International-! Job Description: This position is for local residents only. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Sales, the IFF Sales Representative is responsible for proactively securing new business to ultimately gain market share and profitability. Duties will include setting targets and priorities consistent with the IFF strategy and meeting established sales quotas. You will review traffic documents and activity reports to identify sales opportunities; plan effective sales calls and proposals; and present solutions in the context of features, benefits and advantages, while consistently identifying future opportunities for additional business. Job Requirements: ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - Post Secondary Education - degree or diploma in Business Administration or Marketing - Strong knowledge of International Freight (ocean and air) - Minimum 3 years proven sales experience preferably focusing on the inside sales with relationship management and selling of key accounts experience OR - Two years front-line experience working with clients in a service capacity - Technically savvy - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Internet, etc. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Team player with excellent interpersonal skills - must be able to develop working relationships with clients and business partners - Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally with all levels of management - Customer-focused problem solver with ability to recognize and resolve issues and make effective decisions and/or recommendations - Highly organized and self-motivated with ability to work under pressure and manage workflow - High work standards and attention to detail - An independent self-starter with a passion for outside sales and a desire to be successful |
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