GEODIS

Sales Support Manager - Freight Forwarding

GEODIS  •  Elk Grove Village, IL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Sales Support Manager

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

  • Conduct spot quoting for new clients in alignment with company pricing strategies
  • Collaborate with product leads, utilize G-R8 (GEODIS global rate database for Air and Ocean), and coordinate with overseas offices to develop strategic quotes for prospective clients
  • Manage small multi-lane bids efficiently to secure new business opportunities
  • Update Freight of All Kinds (FAK) rate shells regularly to ensure accurate pricing information
  • Utilize carrier websites to update and maintain active client rates, ensuring competitiveness in the market
  • Facilitate the distribution, collection, and management of new account documentation and setups, including Power of Attorney (POA's), credit applications, etc.
  • Provide support to designated client contacts, assisting with documentation setups to onboard new clients effectively
  • Act as a point of escalation for client issues, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Collaborate with commercial/product teams to make pricing margin decisions in line with company guidelines
  • Provide proactive support to strategic new clients, offering corrective actions and exceptional customer service to foster long-term relationships

What you need:

  • 5 years experience preferred
  • Strong understanding freight logistics and pricing structures
  • Knowledge of MODE routing and pricing basics
  • Understanding of sales operational flow
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with multiple teams, clients, etc.
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask

What you gain from joining our team:

  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
  • 401k match
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
  • Free financial wellness programs
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
  • + more!

Join our Team!

  • Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview!

OR

  • Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply!
GEODIS

About GEODIS

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group. 

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
LEVALLOIS-PERRET, FR
Year Founded
1904
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