Intermodal Sales Executive

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Werner Enterprises in Omaha, Nebraska, seeks a results-driven transportation sales professional to spearhead new intermodal business development. You will hunt logos, engage senior executives, and grow strategic rail relationships to secure high-potential opportunities.

The role requires 5+ years in transportation sales, strong negotiation, leadership, and CRM discipline, with travel up to 30%. Werner offers comprehensive benefits and a path to revenue diversification within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Management, Transportation/Logistics, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of transportation sales experience.
• Competent in Google Suite.
• Contract Negotiation: Ability to negotiate and close complex intermodal transportation contracts.
• Self-starter who excels in a fast-paced environment.
• Leader with a proven ability to advise customers and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of identifying and closing new business deals in a competitive market/environment.
• Knowledge of transportation general practices and terminology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent decision-making, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel 30% of the time.
• Intermodal experience preferred.
• Salesforce CRM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• New business development and logo hunting for intermodal contracts.
• Engage transportation and supply chain executives to represent Werner.
• Grow relationships with Class I rail providers to optimize capacity and pricing.
• Collaborate with Account Executives on truckload conversions.
• Prospect new leads and opportunities outside the Werner portfolio.
• Lead RFPs and pricing strategy within assigned territories.
• Maintain Salesforce CRM data integrity across opportunities.
• Coordinate with Sales and Operations on customer visits.
• Stay informed on industry news and regulatory changes.
• Attend conferences to represent Werner and build brand.
• Assist with go-to-market strategy and revenue diversification.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Pricing, Technology, and Operations to develop tailored solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time Management

Strategic Thinking

Prospecting/Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Google Suite

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Responsibilities

• New Business Development & Logo Hunting: Dedicate a large portion of time to active outbound hunting for new intermodal logos for Werner. Successfully lead new business development efforts through aggressive cold calling, targeted emailing, and proactive prospecting to secure new sales contracts.


• Executive Engagement: Engage directly with transportation and supply chain executives at target shippers to represent Werner's intermodal capabilities and drive new business development efforts.


• Rail Provider Relationships: Grow and maintain strategic relationships with Class I rail providers, such as Union Pacific (UP), to optimize intermodal capacity, service consistency, and competitive pricing.


• Truckload Conversion Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Werner Account Executives and Account Management teams on active client accounts to identify and capture high-potential truckload-to-intermodal conversion opportunities.


• Prospecting & Lead Generation: Discover and pursue new leads, relationships, and business opportunities with new companies outside of the existing Werner portfolio through structured prospecting, networking, and referrals.


• RFP & Pricing Strategy: Champion key RFPs and customer pricing requests submitted by Account Executives within assigned specialist territories, including helping to define the commercial strategy and tailored solution for the client.


• CRM Data Integrity: Maintain commercial data integrity in Salesforce CRM (to be reviewed by Sales and Operations Management), ensuring all opportunities at various stages of the sales funnel are accurately tracked.


• Operational Communication: Communicate directly with Sales and Operations regarding upcoming customer visits and scheduled travel plans.


• Industry Thought Leadership: Act as a \\"Transportation Thought Leader\\" by staying well-informed on industry news and ensuring clients are up-to-date on the transportation and logistics environment, regulatory changes, and their impacts.


• Brand Representation: Attend transportation/logistics conferences as needed to provide valuable insights and connections, leading effectively in the transportation landscape and representing the Werner brand professionally.


• Strategy & Diversification: Assist with Werner’s go-to-market strategy and revenue diversification efforts.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal functional areas—including Marketing, Pricing, Technology, and Operations—to identify strategic opportunities, champion those initiatives, and collaborate to develop tailored client solutions.


• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Management, Transportation/Logistics, or equivalent experience.


• Five or more years of transportation sales experience.


• Competent in Google Suite.


• Contract Negotiation: Ability to negotiate and close complex intermodal transportation contracts.


• Self-starter who excels in a fast-paced environment.


• Leader with a proven ability to advise customers and stakeholders.


• Proven track record of identifying and closing new business deals in a competitive market/environment.


• Knowledge of transportation general practices and terminology.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.


• Excellent decision-making, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to travel 30% of the time.


• Intermodal experience preferred.


• Salesforce CRM experience preferred.

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.