Job Description:

We are looking for an individual who wants to build a career with excellent income potential. If you are outgoing, enjoy networking, and building long term relationships, and understand the sales process, this is a great opportunity for you to be rewarded for your efforts.

Ascent Specialized, an independent operating segment of Ascent Global Logistics, is a U.S. based third party logistics provider, specializing in flatbed, over-dimensional, heavy haul, project management and intermodal/drayage solutions. Committed to providing customized solutions and premium customer service

Overview:

We are looking for someone with an understanding of the long term sales process. If you have a competitive spirit and comfortable communicating over the phone. We will train you about the industry and how to identify the client’s needs and how to provide creative solutions to meet their objectives. As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for bringing in new and assisting existing customers to help grow their book of business. You will spend your days effectively communicating with both internal (Operations) and external customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Generate revenue by cold calling, networking, etc.

Business Development – Ability to grow and manage your own book of business.

Understand your clients, their business, processes, and identify areas needing improvement.

Communicate, written and verbal, to both internal (operations team and management) and external customers.

Maintain accurate records – Report on customer account activity weekly (quoting, loads booked, etc.)

Data entry – Building loads into our software management system.

Provide updates and keep customers informed based on information received from our Operations department.

Effectively prioritize, manage your time, and meet deadlines.

Manage customer credit and invoicing to insure proper billing is obtained. Work with Corporate to obtain credit for customers and ensure customers are paying their bills.

Educate yourself regularly on industry trends and shifting markets.

Skills:

Entrepreneurial spirit – understanding that your efforts to grow your book of business and the long-term residual is achieved based on your business building efforts.

Interpersonal communications -Able to relate to and develop relationships with a wide range of people.

Ability to make high volume phone calls per day

Dedication to building your business with a volume of calling needed to reach your income goal potential.

A good sense of humor

I mindset focused on superior customer service

Networking

Ability to thrive in stressful and high-pressure situations

Strong negotiation skill.

A committed and flexible attitude.

Administrative and Organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Planning abilities

Excellent communication and people skills, both written and verbal.

Work independently and within a team environment.

Education and experience:

Sales and/or Customer Service

Knowledge of the transportation industry is key Good math and analytic skills in order to generate quoting and transit times

Knowledge of US Geography and basic map reading skills is required

Proven track record of success

Ability to operate basic office equipment and learn software systems.

Compensation:

Competitive compensation package which includes base salary plus unlimited monthly earned bonus. Benefits offered are Medical, Dental, Disability, Life and 401k, as well as paid time off (PTO) from day one.

Perks include a paid vacation for you and a guest when we reach our yearly goal, monthly activities that give you an opportunity to engage with your team members (maybe a prize or two) and quarterly team building events outside the office.

Job Types: Full-time, Base pay plus monthly Commission

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sauk Rapids, MN 56379: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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