Strategic Industry Sales Specialist - AI & Data Centers

Federal Express Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking an elite Strategic Industry Sales Specialist to lead a portfolio of high-priority AI and data center accounts. You will drive long-term revenue growth, build strategic account plans, and accelerate deal velocity through cross-functional collaboration.

With a background in strategic B2B sales and deep AI/data center industry knowledge, you will orchestrate RFP strategies, leverage executive relationships, and secure FedEx as the primary logistics partner for leading technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience, with at least 5 years in B2B sales.
• Experience in AI and data center markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic accounts in AI and data center space.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth.
• Coordinate cross-functional RFP strategies and leverage executive relationships.
• Negotiate and close high-value opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Human relations

Strategic sales

Education

Bachelor's degree/equivalent

Job description

FedEx is actively leaning into emerging technologies and industries. As part of our strategic transformation, we are heavily prioritizing and investing in the AI and data center markets. To capitalize on this momentum, we are establishing a specialized, high-impact sales team. We are looking for elite strategic sales professionals who deeply understand this specialized vertical and are ready to secure FedEx as the primary logistics and supply chain partner for the world’s leading AI and technology infrastructure companies.

Position Overview

The Strategic Industry Sales Specialist acts as the primary acquisition focused seller for critical, high-priority accounts in the AI and data center space. This role will be responsible for driving long-term revenue growth, developing comprehensive strategic account plans, and driving velocity in industries that align with the company's core focus areas.

This role will lead the charge on complex sales opportunities within the AI and data center space, orchestrate cross-functional RFP strategies, and leverage executive-level relationships to secure and expand our footprint within high-value accounts.

Essential Duties

• Leverage your deep AI and data center industry expertise to act as the primary strategic lead for a curated portfolio of high-priority accounts, aligning their specialized logistics needs with our long-term growth objectives.
• Develop and execute proactive, strategic sales plans and drive velocity designed to uncover transformational revenue growth in the high impact AI/Data center space.
• Strong human relations, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/equivalent
• Ten (10) years of industry experience required, with at least five (5) years being business-to-business sales experience.

Job Conditions

• Moderate travel required (both domestic & international), may exceed 50% depending on the location of the successful candidate.

Pay: USA: $8,022.98/mo - $19,413.50/mo, CO: $8,022.98/mo - $18,604.60/mo, CA: $8,468.70/mo - $15,055.40/mo, NJ: $8,468.70/mo - $13,549.92/mo, ME, OH & VT: $8,468.70/mo - $16,177.92/mo, MN: $8,468.70/mo - $17,795.71/mo, IL & NV: $8,468.70/mo - $18,604.60/mo, MD , NY, VA & WA: $8,468.70/mo - $19,413.50/mo, MA: $8,914.42/mo - $19,413.50/mo, RI: $9,805.86/mo - $17,795.71/mo, CT: $9,805.86/mo - $18,604.60/mo, DC & HI: $10,251.58/mo - $18,604.60/mo, NYC: $10,251.58/mo - $19,413.50/mo

Additional Information

The above pay range reflects only base pay and does not include any commission and/or bonus opportunities this role is eligible for.

Pay Transparency

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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