Senior Sales Executive - Freight Sales

About Shipwell

Supply chains are disconnected, fragmented, and in the stone age. We believe the market has it wrong and we believe there is a better way. We can build the de facto platform and market network to connect, automate, and optimize the supply chains of the world. This is a multi trillion dollar opportunity. Today, Shipwell transforms your supply chain by combining digitized freight, real-time tracking, and an integrated partner network in one simple and responsive platform. We are working with the top companies in the supply chain to connect with our RestfulAPIs. Our platform uses machine learning to analyze over 100 million rows of real-time data every day, reducing waste and friction, delivering better business intelligence, and driving continuous improvement across our customer supply chains. Shipwell is proud to be recognized by industry experts as a leader in shipping and logistics, including FreightTech 25 and Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startup 2020. 

Our Culture

Shipwell is a fast-paced, high-energy start-up that strives to build the future of shipping every day. Diversity of thought and cross-department collaboration is very important to us. We deliver open, honest, careful communication and work as hard as we play. We create & deliver solutions that are revolutionizing the industry, which brings excitement and purpose to our work. If you are looking for a place that will help you tap into your best work-self and give you hands-on experience building something big, then we invite you to come and build the future of shipping with us! 

About the Role

As a Senior Sales Executive you will have the ability to create your own path. You will have the flexibility to speak with customers in industries that you are interested in and excite you. You will have the ability to sell our core products backed by one of the strongest transportation platforms in the market. There will also be engagement with leadership on any opportunities to help you win! 

What you’ll do when you get here:

• Prospect with a "hunter" mentality via phone, internet, fieldwork, referrals, and industry networking
• Independently identify and generate new sales opportunities
• Contact and conduct initial discovery with customers via phone and email
• Facilitate face-to-face meetings, present proposals and solutions, close business on the phone, zoom or in person (if/when the environment allows)
• Collaborate internally with team on pricing strategy and account implementation plans
• Establish credit terms with clients in coordination with company goals and directives
• Manage individual sales funnel information regarding all prospective customers in the required format
• Sell Shipwell’s core suite of fright  services
• Review weekly/monthly sales activities and prospective customers with Management
• Engaging in self-development & training opportunities, both internal & external
• Reports to Vice President of Shipwell Logistics

What you need to have:

• 5-year minimum sales experience, in the Transportation Brokerage Industry
• Ability to travel (as conditions warrant)*
• High school degree or GED equivalent

What is Preferred:

• Experience in a sales development role or a high outbound selling role focused at the executive level
• Understanding of supply chain management
• Tech savvy and experienced in a consultative approach with customers
• Strong communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent customer service and follow up with customers and the network
• Growth mindset, with a focus on customers
• Critical-thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills to adapt to ever-changing tasks and customer needs
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Why Shipwell:

• 401k plan
• Generous parental leave
• Competitive salary and equity opportunity
• Team building events and office competitions
• Friendly, talented, and inclusive company culture
• Offices in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL or 100% remote
• Health, vision, dental, teladoc, HSA, FSA, & Life insurance
• Incredible growth opportunity at a fast growing company
• Subsidized wifi, cell phone, and educational reimbursements
• Receive an elite technology package to include a brand new MacBook Pro!

Here at Shipwell, we are a Remote Forward company. You have the opportunity to work within one of our office location cities (Austin and Chicago) or you can choose to be fully remote. 

Shipwell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any sort. We do celebrate diversity and believe experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Diversity in our team makes for better problem solving, more creative thinking, and ultimately a better product and company culture.

Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of impact, dedication, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced and collaborative environment. Shipwell strives to have an inclusive work environment; so if you are hard working & good at what you do then please come as you are.  We want you to contribute, grow, & learn at Shipwell and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for.

We are looking forward to adding new perspectives to our team!

For more information about Shipwell visit shipwell.com, or connect with us on Twitter @shipwell, LinkedIn, and Facebook.com/Shipwellinc.