VP of Sales, Freight Forwarding

If you are passionate about the freight forwarding industry and have proven success in a leadership capacity, this may be the role for you! Well known leader in the transportation/freight forwarding industry has dynamic culture, next level team collaboration, and phenomenal end to end solutions that are UNMATCHED by any of their competitors... The Head of Sales/VP role is an extremely rewarding opportunity, for the professional seeking unlimited financial and career growth potential and the ability to work with one of the best! Responsibilities • Oversee team of Sales Executives • Lead, hold accountable, and develop team to the next level • Proactively identifying problems and implementing effective solutions • Partner with the operations and account management teams for optimal customer satisfaction • Present a streamlined technology solution developing a detailed analysis of customized needs in challenging areas • Take the lead in coordinating/developing/managing all aspects of the proposal process • Close, activate and retain relationships with clients Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree • Minimum of 5-7 years in Sales leadership, with preferred experience in logistics • Strong work ethic • Ability to work both independently and within a team • Local to the LAX market • High energy, with a passion for prospecting and building relationships • Competitive nature • Self-starter with strong organization & presentation skills I look forward to hearing from you today! Contact Recruiting Director Sarah Hagenlock at : sarah.hagenlock@gogpac.com or 605-809-8548 for a confidential conversation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time