Field Sales Account Executive - Logistics

Essential Functions

• Build market position by locating, developing, defining and closing new business; arrange business development meetings with existing and prospective clients
• Become a subject matter expert on our business products and services offered, and remain up-to-date on industry related news
• Interact regularly with local management and develop close and cooperative working relationships with operations staff to ensure customer needs are being met
• Develop a growth strategy and set quotas focused both on financial gain and profitability to meet ambitious revenue targets
• Follow-up with new clients and operations to ensure a seamless implementation when onboarding new clients
• Perform market research to continually identify new pipeline opportunities; presenting and demonstrating the value of products and services to prospective buyers
• Utilizing Salesforce or current CRM program to build a customer database of key information; build and maintain active pipeline; measure KPIs; identify trends to improve win probability and forecasting accuracy
• Exceed all assigned revenue goals and corporate pricing objectives: Work with management on any clients that require yield improvement within customer base
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Must have transportation, freight forwarding, supply chain, or logistics outside sales experience
• Import/Export experience is a PLUS!
• Ability to build a rapport with clients
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM
• Innovation and problem-solving skills that include ability to develop and propose supply chain solutions

Additional Job Details :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in related field
  
  

Experience

• Must have proven sales track record in transportation and logistics
• At least 4 years in sales or management role