Logistics & Sales Specialist
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Job Location:
Buffalo, WY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 65000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Logistics & Sales Specialist
Are you a logistics professional with strong operations knowledge and the personality of a driven problem solver who thrives in high-energy fast-moving environments StaffBuffalo is excited to partner with a long-standing boutique logistics organization to hire a Logistics & Sales Specialist offering a $60000$65000 base salary with uncapped commission potential typically bringing total annual earnings to $100000$110000 or more. This role blends quoting sales relationship building and creative problem-solving in an industry where timelines shift quickly and solutions matter.
The Logistics & Sales Specialist will manage quoting inside sales and new business development while serving as the point person for customers navigating complex freight decisions. Youll travel to port cities build meaningful customer relationships juggle a high volume of communication and think quickly when clients need solutions often on tight deadlines. This role requires grit organization strong logistics intuition and the ability to stay calm and effective when a lot comes at you at once.
Youll be stepping into a role previously held for more than a decade joining a tight-knit team known for its longevity autonomy and genuinely enjoyable culture.
This is an in-person position in the Buffalo area (hybrid once fully trained).
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Prospect and engage new customers through outreach LinkedIn and relationship building
- Manage inbound inquiries and convert them into active clients
- Conduct monthly sales trips to domestic ports to build and strengthen relationships
- Re-engage former customers to grow market share
- Understand each customers logistics needs and create solutions in time-sensitive situations
Quoting (Major Portion of the Role)
- Handle high-volume quoting across ports rail ramps and inland locations
- Prepare accurate bid responses including complex or oversized project quotes
- Work with Operations as needed but maintain ownership of the sales-side quoting process
Client Relationship Management
- Provide timely updates and clear communication to clients
- Assist with problem-solving when shipments or timelines shift
- Build rapport with customers through consistent follow-through and high-touch service
- Represent the companys boutique personalized approach
Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations to ensure customer needs and timelines are met
- Use TMS platforms (any system experience helpful; new systems may be implemented)
- Maintain an organized email-heavy workflow
- Manage shifting priorities with confidence and clarity
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in logistics freight forwarding transportation brokerage or similar operations (required)
- Strong understanding of shipping fundamentals: ports containers trans loads inland moves timing and rail ramps
- High-energy proactive communicator with a true problem-solving mindset
- Ability to manage urgent time-sensitive situations with grace and efficiency
- Organized detail-oriented and capable of juggling many tasks at once
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and comfort working in a TMS
- Self-motivated with a hunter mentality for sales and customer growth
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
- Willingness to travel approximately one week per month
Work Schedule & Environment
- MondayWednesday: In-office
- ThursdayFriday: Remote after full training
- Occasional evening/weekend monitoring due to industry demands
- Standard hours: 8am5pm (flexible once trust is established)
Benefits
- Approximately 3 weeks PTO (flexible)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical dental and supplemental coverage through a transportation-focused PEO
- Hybrid schedule after training
- Uncapped commission earnings
- Long-term stability and career growth
- Autonomy and trust once established
The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances where a candidate has education training or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position would we consider paying higher than the stated range.
StaffBuffalois an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race color religion national origin citizenship status ancestry age sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital status physical or mental disability military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Experience
- Office Experience
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
About Company
StaffBuffalo offers full-service professional staffing solutions to companies in the Buffalo, NY area. Our expertise lies in providing the most suitable candidates for each job and personalized career management services to those seeking new opportunities. We provide a valuable servic ... View more
