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Seahorse Express is committed to building and promoting a diverse workforce and celebrates the unique qualities that individuals of various backgrounds and experiences offer. We are committed to basing all employment-related decisions upon valid job-related factors without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, religion, national origin, genetic information, military status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law.
Job title: Sales Executive
Houston, TX 77070
At Seahorse Express, we are COMMITTED TO DELIVERY! You’ll be joining a team that is willing to go the extra mile to meet our commitments, can give and receive feedback, and puts the customer first. We’re friendly and caring, and some have found Seahorse Express to be their long-term place of employment.
The Seahorse Express Sales Executive is responsible for the selling Transportation & Logistic Freight Services to new and existing business customers. This is accomplished through effective selling by cold-calling, earning referrals, and company-generated leads.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, used to and enjoys a fast-paced work environment, a problem solver, and focused on helping our customers.
Location: This position is based in our office in the Houston Metro area
Job Duties:
- Cultivate and maximize new opportunities developed through:
- Hunting - Cold Calling for new customers.
- Customer database mining as delegated by Director of Sales.
- Inbound customer inquiries.
- Referrals through your pipeline.
- Mass marketing to your pipeline.
- Attend regularly scheduled team meetings via Zoom.
- Respond to company-generated inquiries and customer support calls.
- Qualify customer’s ability to purchase.
- Evaluate customer needs during the initial meeting.
- Prepare and present proposals/quotes.
- Manage appropriate and timely proposal follow-up.
- Return all customer calls with urgency.
- Enter all sales activity in web-based CRM (HubSpot) daily.
- Send emails and customer communication through CRM. (HubSpot)
- Achieve and exceed sales targets established by Seahorse Express, Inc.
- Coordinate and support service efforts as requested or required.
- Become familiar with Seahorse sales reporting.
- Other tasks and responsibilities deemed necessary to continuously succeed, increase sales, and satisfy customer needs.
Compensation: - Base salary per year based upon experience level + Performance Based Commissions.
- 401k
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Monthly Cell Phone Allowance
Requirements: - Minimum one-year successful Transportation & Logistics sales experience preferably with a 3PL.
- Work from the local Houston office unless approved otherwise.
- Ability to help solve customer problems arising after regular business hours.
- Reliable cell service.
- Reliable internet access.
- Professional appearance standards are expected at all times.
- Drug-free work environment.
- Full-time commitment.
Company will provide:
Travel and entertainment expenses if approved beforehand by the Director of Sales.
If you have the minimum requirements and would like to apply, please click to continue:
Job title: Operations Manager
Houston, TX 77070
Are you a dynamic and ambitious individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same? Are you the kind of person who anticipates needs before they arise and proactively offers assistance to your team? Do you possess an insatiable hunger for knowledge and embrace the opportunity to dive headfirst into new projects and systems? If your heart is pounding with an enthusiastic "yes" to these questions, then you're about to discover the perfect role that will ignite your passion. Keep reading - because this is not just a job, it's a thrilling opportunity tailor-made for someone like you.
Seahorse Express, a 3PL logistics brokerage based in Houston, is on the hunt for an exceptional and ambitious Operations Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. As our Operations Manager, you will oversee and orchestrate the day-to-day operations that power our business. Working hand in hand with our sales team, carriers, and valued customers, you will ensure the seamless and timely delivery of goods, all while delivering an unparalleled level of customer service.
This opportunity is tailor-made for a true logistics professional that's hungry to elevate their career to new heights in the dynamic and rapid world of transportation. We are seeking a natural-born leader with an unwavering dedication to organizational excellence, impeccable communication prowess, and a knack for solving complex challenges. If you possess a passion to make your mark in the logistics industry and are driven by a relentless pursuit of operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, then this is the career move you've been waiting for.
Location: This position is based in our office in the Houston Metro area
Job Duties:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team, cultivating a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Design and implement processes targeted to boost operational efficiency and create a customer experience that sets the industry ablaze.
- Price RFPs (spot and contractual) with precision and accuracy, ensuring profitability and competitive advantage.
- Forge strategic alliances with key carrier partners, positioning Seahorse Express for success and amplifying our ability to deliver on our commitments.
- Mentor and guide new team members, nurturing their talent and helping them flourish in the logistics arena.
- Efficiently coordinate a diverse array of transportation modes for our esteemed accounts, ensuring smooth sailing from origin to destination.
Compensation: - Base salary per year based upon experience level + Performance Based Commissions.
- 401k
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Monthly Cell Phone Allowance
Requirements: - 3+ years of 3PL/Brokerage experience required.
- 1+ year of supervisory or management experience required.
- Must be familiar with how to navigate a TMS system.
- Must have experience with pricing truckload costs on a periodic and spot market basis.
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Logistics or Analytics is preferred, but not required.
Proven track record of success in operations management, including experience with carrier relations, dispatching and routing.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve exceptional results.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, carriers, and team members at all levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex operational issues.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, etc.
A customer-centric mindset, with a strong commitment to delivering the highest level of service to our clients and carriers.