Sales Executive, Cold Chain Solutions

CJ Logistics

$100K — $120K *
Lula, GA 30554In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Reside within the greater Atlanta, GA region to support cold storage operations.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar.
  • 3-5+ years in cold chain roles with proven sales success.
  • Experience managing sales engagements worth $1 million or more annually.
  • Strong understanding of cold chain logistics and existing industry contacts.
  • Ability to engage with various management levels and understand customer needs.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and experience with CRM systems.

Responsibilities

  • Identify new business opportunities and manage client relationships within cold chain.
  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to reach revenue targets.
  • Engage in prospecting and networking to pursue new leads.
  • Maintain strong client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Promote additional services like Transportation and Freight Forwarding.
  • Conduct market analysis to inform sales strategies and identify trends.
  • Manage the RFP process and create tailored client presentations.
  • Collaborate with marketing and operations for business strategy execution.
  • Provide management with sales performance updates and market insights.
  • Travel required, approximately 10-20% of the time.

Benefits

  • Play a key role in expanding the Cold Chain footprint from a new facility.
  • Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with flexibility.
  • Access resources from a global logistics leader to drive high-growth solutions.
Full Job Description
Description

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

Candidates must complete an application at:
https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs

Now Hiring: Sales Executive, Cold Chain Solutions

CJ Logistics is seeking a Sales Executive with a specialized focus on Cold Chain growth solutions. In this role, you will represent CJ Logistics at industry events, manage the RFP process, and execute lead-generating activities primarily focused on cold chain warehouse management. As a critical member of our sales team, you will drive new business while cross-selling our diverse service channels to provide high-impact, customer-centric logistics solutions.
Why You'll Love This Role:
  • You'll work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Every day presents new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact.
  • Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a base salary of $100,000-$120,000 per year, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule; typically your schedule will be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can enjoy a balance of remote work and an office presence at our Gainesville, GA warehouse.
What You'll Do:
  • You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities and nurturing existing client relationships within the cold chain sector.
  • Develop and implement sales strategies for cold chain Warehouse Management (WM) to achieve revenue targets.
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities through prospecting, networking, market research, and lead-generating activities.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Actively promote additional service channels, including Transportation (TM), Freight Forwarding (FF), and Value-Added Services (VAS).
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform future sales strategies.
  • Manage the RFP process and prepare tailored presentations that demonstrate the value of our specialized cold chain services.
  • Work closely with operations and marketing teams to ensure alignment and flawless execution of business strategies.
  • Provide regular updates to management on sales performance, progress against goals, and market insights.
  • This position requires some travel, approximately 10-20%.
What You Bring to the Table:
  • Must reside within the greater Atlanta, GA region to support our cold storage warehouse in Gainesville, GA.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.
  • 3-5+ years of cold chain experience in a client-facing or account management role with proven sales success.
  • Demonstrated success in selling engagements valued at $1 million or more annually.
  • A deep understanding of the cold chain logistics industry, including a strong existing network of contacts.
  • Ability to engage and establish credibility with customer management at multiple levels (the "voice of the customer").
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with CRM systems.
  • A strategic mindset for identifying solutions to enterprise-wide challenges.
What's In It for You:
  • Strategic Growth: Play a leading role in growing our Cold Chain footprint from a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.
  • Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balance of remote work and an office presence at our Gainesville, GA warehouse.
  • Comprehensive Impact: Benefit from the resources of a global logistics leader while driving specialized, high-growth solutions.

Ready to lead our cold chain expansion in the Atlanta market? Apply today!

Candidates must complete an application at:

https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

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