District Sales Executive

FreightPath, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health plan (Medical)

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Development Program

Growth opportunities

Employee Referral Program Bonus

Job summary

Expeditors, a global logistics leader, is seeking a District Sales Executive in Scottsdale, AZ to drive local account growth and revenue within Expeditors' network. You will engage multiple stakeholders in the sales process and craft customized logistics solutions for customers.

Responsibilities include meeting revenue targets, conducting face-to-face meetings, making monthly calls, managing territory knowledge, and coordinating with regional teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet with customers off-site on a regular basis.
• Oral and written proficiency in the English language.
• Sense of urgency for goal achievement.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong rapport and relationship-building focused.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Empowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions.
• Influences others to action.
• Timeliness and accountability for results.
• Ability to work productively both individually and in a team environment.
• Global logistics industry knowledge (Preferred).
• Sales experience in the required market (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Achieve District / company revenue and sales objectives per company established expectations.
• Drive sales growth through prospecting by cold calling, planning and conducting face-to-face meetings with potential customers.
• Make 50 sales calls every month.
• Meet required individual budgets.
• 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.
• Create value-added solutions for customer’s logistics needs.
• Own Credit setup process with new customers onboard.
• Attend training & development sessions to continue developing selling skills and updating Expeditors Product and Service knowledge.

Skills

Sales experience

Prospecting

English proficiency

Relationship building

Job description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

The District Sales Executive orchestrates involvement of multiple people in our Sales process, so that new customer revenue is consistently secured for our district office and Expeditors network. The role is focused on attracting, closing local accounts and ensuring continual business growth within the District.

Tasks and Duties

• Achieve District / company revenue and sales objectives per company established expectations
• Drive sales growth through prospecting by cold calling, planning and conducting face-to-face meetings with potential customers
• Make 50 sales calls every month
• Make required number of joint calls
• Meet required individual budgets
• 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
• Own Credit setup process with new customers onboard
• 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
• Involvement in local trade groups, as directed by the DSM
• Have diversified sales pipeline across verticals & Expeditors service
• Take on additional assignments as required, supporting company needs

Physical Demands

• Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.
• Write with pencil/pen/marker
• Functions performed primarily while seated at desk

Qualifications

• Ability to meet with customers off-site on a regular basis
• Oral and written proficiency in the English language
• Sense of urgency for goal achievement
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong rapport and relationship-building focused
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Empowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions
• Influences others to action
• Timeliness and accountability for results
• Ability to work productively both individually and in a team environment
• Global logistics industry knowledge (Preferred)
• Sales experience in the required market (Preferred)

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus