District Sales Executive

Expeditors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company seeks a Sales Professional in Manchester to manage assigned territories and build customer relationships. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of the logistics industry, with responsibilities including sales calls and creating solutions for customers. Competitive salary and excellent perks are offered.

Benefits

23 Days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Dental and Optical cover

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

EAP

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of sales experience in the required market.
• English language proficiency required.
• Knowledge of the global logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned territory and demonstrate extensive knowledge of potential customers.
• Create value-added solutions for customer’s logistics needs.
• Make 50 sales calls every month.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Job description

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Globally unified system

Job Description

• Manage an assigned territory and demonstrate extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors in this area
• Timely data entry in our Customer Relationship Management tool
• Build relationships with Customer & collaborate with regional team, Geo, and Knowledge Management resources
• Create value-added solutions for customer’s logistics needs, including Network Diagrams & Cost benefit solutions
• Support the transition of new accounts
• Support AR (accounts receivable) collection
• Own Credit setup process with new customers onboard
• Attend training & development sessions to continue developing selling skills and updating Expeditors Product and Service knowledge
• Involvement in local trade groups, as directed by the DSM
• Make 50 sales calls every month or as directed by DSM
• Make required number of joint calls as directed by DSM
• Meet required individual budgets
• Have diversified sales pipeline across verticals & Expeditors service
• Take on additional assignments as required, supporting company needs

Qualifications

• English language proficiency
• Global logistics industry knowledge
• 2- 5 years of sales experience in the required market.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work productively both individually and in a team environment
• Strong rapport and relationship-building focused
• Presentation skills

Additional Information

• 23 Days holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental and Optical cover
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• EAP