Customer Development Manager

Ryder System, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Customer Development Manager FMS to manage assigned accounts and educate customers about Ryder services including Full Service Lease, Programmed Maintenance, Lease Financing, Fleet Management Services and Dedicated Contract Carriage.

The role focuses on developing customer relationships, presenting Ryder capabilities, and aligning services with customer goals while collaborating across Ryder departments to ensure delivery and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Transportation or equivalent.
• Five (5) years or more demonstrated consecutive sales and customer relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and consistent contact with customers to meet customer requirements.
• Develop sales penetration plan.
• Segment account base by opportunity for growth and potential for risk.
• Present Ryder services and capabilities.
• Develop relationships with all customer buying influences.
• Develop complete understanding of customers business, goals and objectives.
• Work with RIL to develop opportunities for the application of those services as appropriate.
• Serve as facilitator between customer and Ryder departments or Ryder vendors.
• Ensure contracted services are delivered to customer.
• Orchestrate the development of a productive working relationship with the customer.
• Maintain appropriate customer contact.
• Understand and manage customer satisfaction perception.
• Conduct regularly scheduled customer reviews.
• Monitor CSI results by account.
• Develop knowledge base of competitive alternatives.
• Contribute to an effective transition of accounts sold.
• Proactively anticipate problems through continuous dialogue with customer & Ryder staff.
• Supply customer with information regarding operational performance.
• Learn customers business & operations Training and improvement of sales skills, industry knowledge and personal growth needs

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial data analysis

Customer relationship management

Team collaboration

Mentoring sales staff

Account management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Transportation or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description: Summary

The Customer Development Manager FMS position is responsible for the management of assigned accounts in the Business Unit (BU); the education/development of customer interest in additional Ryder services (including: Full Service Lease, Programmed Maintenance, Lease Financing, Fleet Management Services and Dedicated Contract Carriage) by utilizing the Ryder Sales Process.

Essential Functions

• Maintain regular and consistent contact with customers to meet customer requirements.
• Develop sales penetration plan.
• Segment account base by opportunity for growth and potential for risk.
• Present Ryder services and capabilities.
• Develop relationships with all customer buying influences.
• Develop complete understanding of customers business, goals and objectives.
• Work with RIL to develop opportunities for the application of those services as appropriate.
• Serve as facilitator between customer and Ryder departments or Ryder vendors.
• Ensure contracted services are delivered to customer.
• Orchestrate the development of a productive working relationship with the customer.
• Maintain appropriate customer contact.
• Understand and manage customer satisfaction perception.
• Conduct regularly scheduled customer reviews.
• Monitor CSI results by account.
• Develop knowledge base of competitive alternatives.
• Contribute to an effective transition of accounts sold.
• Proactively anticipate problems through continuous dialogue with customer & Ryder staff.
• Supply customer with information regarding operational performance.
• Learn customers business & operations Training and improvement of sales skills, industry knowledge and personal growth needs

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Ability to leverage customers financial data to determine needs and solutions match
• Ability to work within various geographic and demographic environments
• Ability to guide, engage, and impart knowledge to others
• Willingness and ability to work with and mentor new sales employees
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work in team concept while holding self fully accountable
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Marketing, Transportation or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years or more demonstrated consecutive sales and customer relationship management experience in prior sales responsibilities required DOT Regulated No #FB #INDexempt #LI-AH

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

• Pay Type: Salaried
• Minimum Pay Range: 62000
• Maximum Pay Range: 67000

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants: Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers. Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [e-mail] or 800-793-3754.

Explore our current opportunities and discover how you can build a rewarding career with a company committed to innovation, safety, and success. Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry-leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.

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