Strategic Account Executive

Transportation Insight LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid health days

401(k) matching

Competitive benefits package

Mental health aid through Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Transportation Insight LLC is seeking a Strategic Account Executive to enhance business growth by targeting commercial organizations across the US. This role focuses on developing strategic sales plans, executing activities to drive revenue, and communicating the company's value proposition effectively.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in outside sales within the transportation industry, showcasing a strong ability to build relationships with enterprise-sized companies and navigate complex buying committees.

Benefits include competitive health packages, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years outside sales experience, preferably in the transportation industry.
• Experience with complex solution-based programs required.
• Strong ability to communicate value propositions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies for enterprise accounts.
• Grow revenue through existing and new client relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver customer solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales strategy

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Salesforce

Transportation management systems

MS Office Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Purpose

The Strategic Account Executive is responsible for growing business levels and selling to targeted commercial organizations within their local geography and throughout the US. Responsibilities include developing a sales plan, formulating sales call strategy, and executing relevant activities to drive net new revenue growth. The SAE is accountable for effectively communicating Transportation Insight's value proposition, enterprise solutions, and enterprise logistics services to prospects and current customers.

Utilizing Transportation Insight's portfolio of service offerings/capabilities to solve complex parcel, LTL, and Truckload business challenges, the Strategic Account Executive is expected to introduce specific service improvements and opportunities for optimization.

The SAE is also responsible for providing a positive customer experience for enterprise‑size organizations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen business relationships with potential and existing customers to promote Transportation Insight services.
• Build revenue within potential & existing clients to reach and exceed established sales goals.
• Develop a plan focusing on solution sales, sales call strategy and a qualified list of prospects, giving targeted focus to Enterprise companies.
• Communicate Transportation Insight’s value proposition, services, and solution strategies to prospects in order to position Transportation Insight's portfolio of solutions and value.
• Utilize a consultative approach to drive conversations with the expectation of moving the prospective customer through the buying cycle and developing a formal and written sales solution for the purpose of closing business.
• Understand how to navigate complex buying committees – develop and maintain professional relationships with economic buyers and key executives within sizable target accounts to create value and enable selling efforts.
• Establish and maintain contact and effective communication at all levels of strategic accounts and leverage internal resources to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Partner with internal executive management, operations, development and sales management teams to establish and implement best practices.
• Leverage network for referrals and former partners to support growth efforts.
• Manage complex relationships with strategic strategy and execution.
• Accurately forecast opportunities and bookings, specific product revenue, and new opportunities on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis within Salesforce.
• Drive for results and success by conveying the appropriate sense of urgency while driving issues to closure.
• Champion client programs and drive initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to remove roadblocks, track and resolve client objections, and solve problems via Transportation Insight's myriad of solutions.

Job Requirements

• BS/BA degree required.
• High level of detail selling complex solution‑based programs.
• Transportation industry experience of 2–3 years minimum.
• Minimum of 5 years outside sales experience (hunter).
• Knowledge and experience with transportation management systems/technology preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including boardroom‑caliber presentation skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with others at all levels within the potential client.
• Aptitude for understanding how technology solutions solve customer business issues.
• Astute understanding of how to convey information clearly and provide transportation/financial analysis to help expedite customer purchase decisions.
• Proven ability to innately recognize mutual value opportunities ensuring customer value and revenue generation for the company.
• Proven ability to develop and grow C‑Level relationships to increase the probability of success.
• Strong MS Office Word and PowerPoint acumen.
• Ability to think critically, strategically and creatively.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑deliverable environment.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales plans – specifically selling reoccurring solution‑based programs.
• Personality characteristics: strong achievement drive, upbeat/positive, passionate, ingenious, empathetic, accountable, well‑prepared, highly engaged, goal‑oriented, confident and assertive, self‑motivated, relationship driven, focused, resilient, good listener, persistent.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid health days
• Company‑paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Resource Groups for learning opportunities
• Mental health aid through Employee Assistance Program
• Referral program

Work Environment

Standard home office environment, usually indoors away from the elements with moderate noise.

Physical Effort

Mentioned duties require maintaining a stationary position for extended periods, operating computers and files as needed, standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms, and occasionally lifting boxes up to 20 lbs.

Scheduling

Full‑time, benefits‑eligible. Working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 5:00p.m. Occasional weekend and evening work during peak periods may be required.

Travel

Travel requirement: 30–50%.

EEOC/ADA Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. We are committed to nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.