Cargo Sales Associate

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