Cargo Sales Associate at Lori Systems

Job description

Do you have a background in logistics? Does the idea of offering cargo solutions excite you? Lori Systems is hiring a Cargo Sales Associate!

The Lori team of ~60 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

• Josh Sandler, CEO: industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
• Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
• Fredrik Johansson, COO: COO of $80mm Swedish supply chain co, MSc in Eng (thesis in Tanzania)
• S. Andrew Musoke, CCO: VP (Sales) at JP Morgan; United Tech; Harvard MBA, Ugandan native
• Gichini Ngaruiya, CTO: Y Combinator, co-founder/CTO of E la Carte (raised $50mm+), MIT CS, Kenyan native

About the Position

Lori is seeking a Sales Associate who will be the liaison between our company and its current and potential cargo customers and partners.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
• Sell products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
• Maintain relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
• Identify product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

What you bring to the table

• Presentation Skills
• Client Relationships skills
• Emphasizing on Excellence
• High energy Levels and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and manage time effectively
• Able to set sales Plans, Independence, Motivation for Sales