Logistics Programming in the Quad Cities

Careers in Transportation

Position Title

Sales & Marketing

What the job is like

People who choose sales and marketing should do so because they like people. A marketing person must work with all types of clients, either by phone or in person.

Some marketing representatives travel a great deal to meet with customers, and some have all customers within a day’s drive.

Marketing personnel promote and sell services to meet sales targets and generate revenue; respond to customer needs and requirements with the appropriate service and maintain a high-level of customer service with existing customers and leverage relationships to expand business.

This position also develops relationships with new clients by prospecting and responding to business development leads; negotiate pricing; develop/maintain customer relationships and develop/maintain marketing program.

Essential skills or attributes

Intermediate Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
Intermediate Math Skills (Algebra, Statistics, Geometry)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and business etiquette (customer service)
Basic knowledge of transportation rules and regulations
Understanding of warehouse strategies and processes
Understanding of supply chain strategies and processes
Understanding of supply chain and warehouse theory
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and compliance
Experience in budgets
Experience in P & L (Profit and Loss)
Ability to read and interpret industry related reports and data
Negotiation skills

Usual required training

High School Diploma/GED. Many companies may require a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree.

Experience required varies by company. Industry related training requirements vary by company.

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