Account Executive (Sales)
Join Our Team as an Account Executive at Lynden Logistics!
Are you a driven, enthusiastic professional passionate about building customer relationships and solving problems? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same? If so, Lynden Logistics wants you to join our growing sales team!
Why Choose Lynden Logistics, Inc.?
At Lynden, we value our team members and offer a supportive work environment with competitive benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive pay with a discretionary bonus program.
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Paid Time Off: Start with 17 PTO days, with increases based on years of service.
- Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays annually.
- Retirement Plan: 401K with up to 50% matching on the first 6% contributed.
- Additional Benefits: Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Long-Term Disability Coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program—all at no cost to you.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program: Invest in your future with support for continuing education.
About the Role
As an Account Executive, you will develop, grow, and maintain client accounts, focusing on domestic and international revenue and market share growth. You'll market Lynden's services and create tailored solutions for our customers' logistics needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue business opportunities to grow accounts and market share.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients through exceptional customer service.
- Utilize strategic thinking to adapt to changing market conditions and identify opportunities.
- Represent Lynden professionally, upholding company values and ethical standards.
- Leverage creativity and innovation to present ideas and engage stakeholders.
- Use and maintain the company sales database to track and analyze performance.
- Collaborate on special projects and fulfill additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, you'll need:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in selling Freight Forwarding services (Domestic and International Air, Ocean).
- Comprehensive knowledge of domestic and international transportation (air, trucking, ocean).
- Proven ability to grow a client base using both in-person and digital networking.
- Familiarity with tariffs, governmental regulations, and customer-operations alignment.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office products.
- Willingness to travel locally and overnight as required.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Additional Requirements:
- Must pass and maintain a Security Threat Assessment under TSA regulations.
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug test and background screening.
Join Lynden Today!
At Lynden Logistics, we're dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration. If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your contributions, we want to hear from you!
Apply now to be part of a team that delivers solutions and builds lasting partnerships.
