Logistics Sales - Business Development

Company Profile:

Echo Global Logistics is one of the world’s fastest-growing transportation management firms. Handling all aspects of the shipping process for its clients, Echo delivers cost-saving shipping opportunities with virtually unlimited range and modal options.  Recently recognized as a Top 100 Third Party Logistics Provider by Inbound Logistics, Echo’s proprietary technology and expedited growth allows our team members to make significant impact while being a part of an emerging market leader.


Headquarters:

Echo is based at the landmark 600 West Chicago Avenue building in the trendy River North neighborhood of Chicago.  Our building is easily accessible to expressways and public transportation while offering great restaurants, nightlife, a full service health club and spa.


Position: 

This is an opportunity to join one of Chicago’s fastest growing and most well respected sales teams. In this role, you will grow and manage your own account base via inside sales efforts. Most of our business is residual, offering our professional sales team the ability to earn uncapped compensation. We are still a young company so territories are not saturated. Our culture is truly dynamic with low turnover and great leadership. 

 

Responsibilities: 

- Opening new Accounts

- Managing your existing client base

- Qualifying prospects

- Procurement of Carrier Services

 

Requirements

- 1-3 years of inside sales experience, business to business sales experience is preferred

- BA/BS degree.

- Excellent sales and negotiation skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and interact with all levels of management and clients.

- Aggressive and competitive nature.

- Self managed and motivated.

- Enjoys and thrives in fast paced, fluid work environment.

- Very organized and detail oriented.

- Great phone skills.

 

Education:

- BA/BS Degree with a high GPA


What we can offer you:

- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401K
- Advancement potential
- Fun and energetic work environment
- Free shuttle bus service to Metra and CTA “L” Stations

 

CHECK US OUT AT www.echo.com/careers.html