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C.H. Robinson Senior Sales Executive in Boras, Sweden
C.H. Robinson is currently looking for a Senior Sales Executive to support the growth of our market in Sweden.
Are you an experienced sales professional with a background in freight forwarding? Do you possess a strong sales mindset and a passion for engaging with customers?
As a Senior Sales Executive, you'll be leading the charge in driving growth for our services by discovering and securing exciting new customers for the Branch/Area. With your impressive relationship-building skills, you'll thrive in our fast-paced and dynamic environment, selling for an industry leader with cutting-edge technology, streamlined processes, and a top-notch team. As the ultimate goal of this role is to expand our customer base and increase revenue, you'll have the chance to work closely with our sales team and other departments, making this an exciting and collaborative adventure.
If this sounds like you - and we have captured your attention - then we need to talk as we would like to hear more about you and your experiences!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:
Manages customer interactions including fostering relationships, making customer calls and closing deals
Uses CRM to identify, call and track prospects in order to gain core and strategic customer opportunities
Visits customers and potential clients within assigned territory 3-to-4 days per week
Works closely with other internal departments to ensure a seamless and positive customer experience
Consults with several levels of decision-makers and buying influences to understand customers’ business challenges and supply chain goals
Bring own contribution to the regional team, not only by consistently achieving your new net revenue targets, but also by sharing opinions and ideas, as well as best practices, in order to support the success of the entire sales team and the Branch they work with
Prospects, plans, and conducts face to face visits with new prospective customers within Branch territory
Maintains a strong commercial presence in the local marketplace, participating or presenting at regional events
Remains engaged with customers to maintain relationship and ensure ongoing success of accounts in collaboration with local assigned Account Executive/Account Manager
Follows up and respond to sales leads generated by overseas offices or assigned by your Sales Manager
Co-ordinates quotes with your Sales Coordinator (where applicable) and facilitate the transition of new customers to the local Account Executive/Account Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Minimum 4 years of sales experience from a freight forwarder
Willingness to travel within assigned territory, minimum 3-4 days per week
Fluent in English
Preferred:
Advanced knowledge of logistical concepts and supply chain terminology
Ability to speak multiple European languages
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Strong attention to detail
Strong ability to persuade, motivate, and influence others
Self-driven, results-orientated individual with a positive outlook and clear focus on high quality and business profitability
Keen sense for business development with a clear “hunter” mentality
Develop and maintain strong inter-company relationships
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary and attractive commission scheme
Vacation 25 days per year
Company Car, laptop, phone
Pension and insurance
Wellbeing and wellness program
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses.
As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .