Job Abstract

About World Group:

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.

We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!

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www.worldgrouplogistics.com

About UWL:

UWL® is a top 20 American-owned NVOCC and leading provider of global 3PL services. We take pride in delivering seamless supply chain solutions backed by a team of creative problem-solvers. We specialize in ocean transportation, air freight, project cargo, warehousing and distribution, road and rail, bulk liquid logistics, and customs house brokerage. Our proof is in our owned assets: a national network of distribution centers, dependable trucking capacity, and a user-friendly data management platform that delivers transparency and data you can count on. To find out more, visit www.shipuwl.com.

About this Role:

UWL, a World Group company, is currently looking for a dedicated self starter and problem-solver to come join our family as a Strategic Research & Marketing team member for our growing operations throughout the U.S.! This position is fully remote but will require working hours that adhere to several time zones.

The Strategic Research & Marketing team member will support the sales team with their direct research, marketing, and pricing needs to drive revenue & container counts to meet and exceed goals. This position will communicate with all different divisions within UWL. This is a position that promotes direct sales through external interactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Sales Team through prospect research, marketing initiatives, and direct customer engagement
• Work with the UWL Management and the Marketing Team to carry out plans and strategies to drive revenue
• Make calls and send emails to introduce UWL to prospective clients and set up appointments for the Sales Team
• Utilize Panjiva, ZoomInfo, and Linkedin to research key contacts and supply chain data
• Utilize SalesForce (UWL’s CRM) to document customer related intel and activity
• Promote company products and services
• Communicate with and foster relationships with clients
• Monitor market, customer, and competitor activity

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written) required
• Need to have quiet home office setup with internet and a cell phone
• Previous Sales / Customer Engagement / Business Development experience
• Experience with MS Office products
• Experience in shipping/logistics preferred
• Experience with Salesforce preferred

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of this job.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with external contacts and other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment

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