Global Sales Executive

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Global Sales Executive to drive business development and manage strategic accounts. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of sales experience in the logistics sector, with a proven track record of closing business and a strong understanding of market dynamics. This role offers a dynamic environment with growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Training and Personnel Development Program

Excellent benefits for full-time employees

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of solid sales experience within the logistics industry.
• Skilled in managing complex sales cycles and leading negotiations.
• Oral and written proficiency in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Achieve results aligned with organization and strategic goals.
• Manage a list of Named Accounts and close new business.
• Timely data entry in Customer Relationship Management tool.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Expeditors is a Fortune 500 Company. Our global network offers a broad range of logistic services including air and ocean transportation, customs brokerage, distribution, cargo insurance, duty drawback, and consulting. Expeditors hires the best in the industry, and the financial results are a direct result of its people and unique culture.

Our motto, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you", is exemplified through our embrace of these culture elements: Attitude, Curiosity, Integrity, Resolute, Visionary, Appearance, Confidence, Excellence, Pride, and Sense of Humor.

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.

• 19,000 trained professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide
• Globally unified systems

The ideal candidate will have a willingness to grow, learn and work hard. Our department is growing and we are looking for a bilingual person who enjoys a fast-paced, professional, and dynamic work environment.

Job Description

Scope of Position

The focus of the Global Sales Executive is on achieving results that are aligned with the overall organization and our strategic goals. Initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, are the keys to achieving the performance objectives of the Global Sales Executive role at Expeditors. Our Global Sales Executives are focused on driving business development on our larger, more strategic accounts.

The Global Sales Executive orchestrates involvement of multiple people in our Sales process, so that new customer revenue is consistently secured for our district offices and Expeditors network. The job environment is flexible, constantly changing, and provides growth opportunity, recognition and reward for the

achievement of business results. This position reports to the District Manager and Regional Vice President.

• These are the minimum results expected from a successful Global Sales Executive:
• Manage a list of Named Accounts, and demonstrate success at closing new logo and new business with target and prospect accounts based on established new logo/new business revenue expectations.
• Timely data entry in our Customer Relationship Management tool
• Orchestrate customer / Expeditors network relationship and collaborate with regional Product, Service, Geo, and Knowledge Management resources
• Participate in the creation of value-added solutions for customer’s logistics needs, including supporting diagrams and cost-benefit calculations
• Support the transition of new accounts through customer introductions, information transfer, and securing any necessary customer paperwork
• When needed, support AR (accounts receivable) collection
• Attend training & development sessions to continue developing selling skills and updating Expeditors Product and Service knowledge
• Working knowledge of industry trends and forecasts
• Take on additional assignments as required, supporting company needs

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of solid sales experience within the logistics industry or equivalent.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, targeting, and closing business with major customers in the market.
• Skilled in managing complex sales cycles, leading negotiations, navigating key decision-making layers and converting high-potential leads into strategic customers.
• Deep understanding of market dynamics, major customers in the market, customer pain points / challenges and competitive positioning to tailor value propositions to secure those targets.
• Demonstrated relentless focus on achieving revenue targets through strategic wins and expanding share-of-wallet within key targets.
• Experience in cross-districts / geographic team selling with other Sales and Operations teams within the network to align solutions with customer needs and accelerate deal closure.
• Willingness and ability to meet with customers off-site on a regular basis.
• Oral and written proficiency in the English language.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Comfortable with regular data entry on a laptop computer.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building and maintaining long-term customer relationships.
• Empowered to make timely decisions in response to changing conditions.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits for full time employees:An Environmental Health and Safety Manager must be a good communicator at many different levels,
including the classroom, District management, customers, Service Providers, and government officials.
Benefits complied with local law

• Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.