Business Development Account Manager - Bensenville, IL

UPS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Coverage

Dental and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation and Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

UPS in Illinois is seeking a Business Development Account Manager to drive growth across a defined territory including the Chicago area. You will identify new business, develop strategies, and lead end-to-end sales initiatives to exceed targets.

You will collaborate with marketing, product, and client-support teams, deliver compelling presentations, tailor solutions to client needs, and travel as required to win new accounts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in B2B sales.
• Strong understanding of logistics and ability to articulate our value proposition.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willing to travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field (preferred).
• Applicants must be located in the same geographic area or willing to self-relocate, relocation not provided.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and lead generation through multiple channels to identify potential clients.
• Conduct compelling presentations to showcase UPS solutions and value proposition.
• Understand client needs and tailor solutions to meet requirements.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet/exceed targets.
• Negotiate terms and close deals while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development and customer support for a seamless client experience.

Skills

B2B sales

Prospecting

Negotiation

Presentations

Relationship building

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing or related field

Job description

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Job Description

This position will support a territory including Bensenville, IL, Franklin Park, IL, and Norridge, IL

Summary

As a Business Development Account Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving our company's growth by identifying and acquiring new business opportunities. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective sales strategies to reach and exceed sales targets. This role requires a combination of strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a results-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Prospecting and Lead Generation

• Identify and research potential clients through various channels.
• Generate new leads and opportunities through cold calling, networking, and other outreach methods.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to leverage inbound leads and campaigns.

Value Analysis and Presentation

• Conduct compelling presentations to showcase our products/services and highlight their value proposition.
• Effectively communicate the benefits of our solutions to potential clients.

Market and Product Communication

• Understand clients' needs and tailor solutions to meet their specific requirements.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of product components, design, features and benefits when communicating product features or design and tailoring the message to meet customer needs.

Sales Strategy and Planning

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.

Negotiation and Closing

• Negotiate terms and conditions with potential clients to secure new business.
• Close deals efficiently while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and customer support, to ensure a seamless client experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in B2B sales, with a focus on new business acquisition.
• Strong understanding of logistics and the ability to articulate our value proposition effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Willing to travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (preferred).
• Applicants must be currently located in the same geographic area as the position or willing to self-relocate, as relocation assistance is not available.

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position is $55,860.00/year to $97,800.00/year. Actual compensation is based on various factors such as location, job-related knowledge, skills, education/training, and work experience. This position is eligible for our sales incentive plan and offers the annual management incentive plan, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Incentives are not guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and/or company performance. Our company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental & Vision Benefits, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement program, Vacation, Paid Holidays and Personal time, Paid Sick/Family and Medical Leave time as required by law, Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.