Expeditors

logistics

DistrictSalesExecutive

$50–75k Bensenville, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“District Sales Executive at Expeditors. Skills: sales experience, Global logistics industry knowledge, Customer Relationship Management tool, value-added solutions, selling skills, sales pipeline, Prospecting, Call Activity, Pipeline Management, Closing & Revenue, Sales Skills & Sales Call Management. 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”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet required individual budgets; Have diversified sales pipeline across verticals & Expeditors service; close two opportunities monthly that meet or exceed global and regional growth expectations.

Industry & Context.

logistics
Problems you'll solve

problem solving; Exceptional Customer Service: Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding and meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute in solving problems, including escalating to management when necessary.

Eligibility Requirements

Valid drivers license

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Global logistics industry knowledge, 2- 5 years of sales experience in the required market, problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills, Ability to work productively both individually and in a team environment, Sense of urgency for goal achievement, Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced environment, rapport and relationship-building focused, Empowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions, Influences others to action, Timeliness and accountability for results, Presentation skills, Global logistics industry knowledge, Valid drivers license

What You'll Do.

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

and Knowledge Management resources

Create value-added solutions for customer’s logistics needs

including Network Diagrams & Cost benefit solutions

Support the transition of new accounts

Support AR (accounts receivable) collection

Own Credit setup process with new customers onboard

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

Make 50 sales calls every month or as directed by DSM

Make required number of joint calls as directed by DSM

Meet required individual budgets

Have diversified sales pipeline across verticals & Expeditors service

Take on additional assignments as required

supporting company needs

Prospecting Maintains a robust leads management and prospecting program that enables a healthy sales pipeline.

Call Activity Proactive and organized for continuous and productive monthly call activity

Pipeline Management Maintains a healthy pipeline with the right mix of opportunities (aligned with the district tactical business plan) at the different steps of the Team Selling Process.

Closing & Revenue Manages opportunities properly in order to close two opportunities monthly that meet or exceed global and regional growth expectations.

Sales Skills & Sales Call Management Competently and confidently navigates opportunities through each step of the sales process

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Build relationships with Customer & collaborate with regional team, Geo, and Knowledge Management resources; Ability to work productively both individually and in a team environment; Collaboration: Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.

Communication Scope

Communication: Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers, customers and service providers. Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, emails and other communication according to Expeditors' standards.

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