Director of Sales, Chemicals

Tech Sales Jobs; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX is seeking a Director of Sales for Chemicals in Jacksonville, FL. The role leads a team of five account-focused sales professionals and drives strategies to maximize revenue, price, and volume for the Chemical business unit.

Responsibilities include coaching, developing talent, forming strategic partnerships, and presenting value propositions to customers. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in related fields, with significant travel and leadership expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in Business/Strategic Development, Sales/Account Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, or Transportation/Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to grow revenue, carload, and price plans.
• Coach and develop a geographically-based sales team of 5+ members.
• Lead customer-focused sales efforts for the Chemical unit.
• Develop value propositions to achieve desired service value.
• Build long-term relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Rail operations

Market knowledge

Negotiation

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Director Sales Chemicals

Location: Jacksonville, FL, United States

Job Summary

Manages ~ $1.3B in annual revenue. Provides sales leadership in implementing both short and long term business strategies to maximize results for CSX and the Chemical business unit, including but not limited to achieving annual revenue, contribution, price, and volume plans. Manages the sales efforts and activities of a team of approximately 5 geographically based account focused sales professionals. Establishes and maintains customer relationships with key accounts at a level that provides influence to transportation decision makers to identify and develop new business opportunities. Works collaboratively with other key business partners to develop and negotiate price proposals and service packages that meet customers’ needs.This will enable CSX to receive the appropriate value for the level of service provided.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to generate profitable growth and achieve annual carload, revenue, contribution, and price plans.
• Develop and enhance sales team via coaching, performance reviews, improving team member skills with training, holding career development discussions, and recruiting diverse talent for the future.
• Represent CSX as the lead sales Director for the Chemical business unit leading the customer focused sales effort.
• Provide leadership utilizing integrity and trust to motivate, inspire, and energize sales team members.
• Effectively communicate vision and direction consistent with company and business unit goals.
• Develop, collaborate, and prepare value propositions in support of market objectives that enables CSX to receive the appropriate value for the level of service provided.
• Promote the development of strong long term relationships with internal and external customers.
• Develop and maintain Chemical industry knowledge and expertise by attending various industry conferences and seminars.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 5 or more years of experience in Business/Strategic Development, Sales/Account Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Logistics, or Operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree
• 5 or more years of supervisory experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of rail operations and physical infrastructure
• Knowledge of market, competitive factors, pricing, and financial or physical trading
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Analytical skills and negotiation skills
• Ability to be decisive and exercise good judgment
• Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to orchestrate multiple activities in a high-paced environment
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and executive audiences
• Ability to maintain composure in high stress situations and manage a geographic based sales team with significant travel requirements

Leadership

The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Work inside an office environment

About Us

CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the values and behaviors of ONE CSX. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity and engagement, as well as our support for veterans and reservists.

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com.

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At CSX, two of our six Guiding Principles are Valuing and Developing Employees as well as Operating Safely. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

CSX Transportation and its subsidiaries are not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at CSX via e-mail, Internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement in place with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of CSX. No placement fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

This role offers an annual salary range based on experience and qualifications. In addition to base salary we provide an annual bonus opportunity.

At CSX, we prioritize valuing and developing employees, as well as operating safely. We are committed to offering our team members competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our benefits support financial, physical, emotional, and social well-being, with health plans, wellness programs, and customizable coverage options. Learn more about our benefits here.