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GLOVIS America, Inc.

Assistant Manager - KAM Logistics and Freight Forwarding Sales

GLOVIS America, Inc., Duluth, Georgia, United States, 30155

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About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc. GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary The Assistant Manager, at KAM Logistics and Freight Forwarding Sales is a dynamic role responsible for supporting: 1) the development of marketing strategies and subsequent execution of programs and tactics to attract prospective customers, 2) the creation of innovative sales tools and materials that can be consistently deployed across the U.S Region to assist in client growth and retainment.

Responsibilities

Marketing Strategy & Material Development

Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors

Compile lists describing product or service offerings, and current capabilities in each logistics mode (e.g., ocean, air, rail, freight)

Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote GLOVIS brand, products or services to make the organization more alluring

Develop direct and indirect marketing tools and material

Execute planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of advertising, merchandising, and trade promotion programs

Identify appropriate social media channels for specific business needs, and tailor campaigns to the target audience

Collect and analyze data related to social media marketing campaigns

Lead Glovis' social media development and provide guidance on optimizing profiles (e.g. GLOVIS website, LinkedIn, etc.)

Track performance of various social media initiatives and develop/implement changes to improve business results

Sales Cycle Support & Development

Develop sales tools and repeatable sales processes across entire Americas Region

Assimilate internal and external (e.g. 3PL customers) requirements, and translate them into packaged selling and marketing solutions

Assist with identifying second level customers that may have faster sales cycles and less risk

Collect and analyze historic bids and continually query for upcoming bids in Region

Support the integration of selling tools (prospecting software, CRM, etc.) into Region routines in order to gain pipeline visibility and insight to the types of available opportunities

Prepare and launch e-mail communication to potential targets

Participate in other strategic and tactical initiatives as assigned

Research & Reporting

Prepare executive management status reports containing summarized data analysis and trends for upper management

Collect primary and secondary research, synthesize and report

Conduct market research and recommend various business approach options, counter measures, problem solving initiatives

Other duties as assigned

Compensation $80,000-$90,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selected)

Benefits of Working At Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Basic Life and AD'D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave

Pet Insurance

Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance

Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*

401(k) with Generous Matching

Referral Bonuses*

Auto Allowance*

Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*

Discretionary Bonuses*

Tuition Reimbursement*

Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

Intermediate-level MS Excel, Power Point, Word and Database Management Required

Problem-solving and critical thinking ability Required

General Understanding of Supply Chain Management and the Logistics Industry Required

Understanding of the Full Range of Freight Forwarding Services, including movement, scheduling, monitoring and control services, cost optimization, and various industry specific requirements Required

Able to establish business plan and proceed new business developments and projects Required

Must be proficient with PC's Required

Education & Experience

Bachelor Degree Required

6 years of direct experience in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Accounting/Finance Required

7 years of direct experience in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Accounting/Finance Preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods

Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing

Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure

This position is located in the Duluth, GA office

Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.

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