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Loadsmart

Inside Sales Representative

Reposted 15 Days Ago
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
45K-50K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
45K-50K Annually
Entry level
The role involves prospecting new business through outreach, managing client relationships, guiding integration processes, and enhancing sales skills and product knowledge.
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RE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING AN INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY?

Loadsmart is a growth-stage technology company valued at over $1 billion (a true Tech Unicorn)!

We are a collection of industry veterans and user-centered engineers using innovative technology to fearlessly reinvent the future of freight by helping shippers, brokers, warehouses and carriers to move more with less.

With headquarters in Chicago and a globally distributed remote team, Loadsmart continues to attract top talent committed to driving meaningful change. We seek professionals who embody our core values: curiosity, clarity, results, commitment, and teamwork.

 

DEPARTMENT: Account Sales 

LOCATION: Chicago, IL (Onsite) 

WHAT YOU GET TO DO: 

  • Actively prospect new business opportunities with high-volume outreach via cold calls, email, LinkedIn, and on-site or virtual meetings to build a pipeline of customers to sell FTL, Intermodal, and other logistics services
  • Actively manage existing clients to increase bookings, margins, and customer satisfaction
  • Identify key decision makers and business drivers, and relentlessly present the Loadsmart pitch in a compelling way
  • Adeptly guide customers through integration projects, contracts, RFPs, and onboarding processes.
  • Exhibit utmost dedication to constantly refining your sales skills. Practice frequent role play, objection handling exercises, and pitch demos. Actively seek and apply constructive feedback and data analysis observations to constantly refine your approach.
  • Become a subject matter expert on our business, including processes, operations, the competitive landscape, and remaining up-to-date on industry news. Insightfully evaluate Loadsmart’s current product offerings and roadmap. Actively share customer feedback and your own observations with Loadsmart Product and Engineering teams to enhance value for your customers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. We're seeking individuals with 0-1+ years of sales experience or relevant coursework. 
  • You have proven relationship skills with solid negotiation capabilities and demonstrated influencing skills
  • Looking for motivated, high-energy individuals with excellent communication skills who will thrive high a pressure and fun environment
  • You are a driven, enthusiastic, and collaborative team player with a sense of urgency

WORKING AT LOADSMART:

• Competitive base salary plus a great incentive plan

• Extremely competitive Equity package - become a shareholder in our company!

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans

• 401k Match up 

• Loadie Time Off - PTO and sick days without a limit with Manager approval

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by the company

• Teledoc (remote doctors) and Talkspace (mental health counseling) membership fees covered 100% by the company

• Commuter benefits and membership with CITI (NYC)/Divvy bike (CHI).

• All of our team goes through a 10-week onboarding training, assigns an internal buddy to help you navigate your way around, and receive continuous education to help you further your career

• We offer career paths with quarterly developmental reviews, promotions, and raises (based on your performance; ask your recruiter about our automatic CLEAR career progression program!)

Apply today!

Job Type: (Exempt)

HQ

Loadsmart Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

150 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1900, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601

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