Responsibilities:
1. Identify global business opportunities and generate profitable sales in both new and existing accounts.
2. Develop and implement sales plans that support increased sales, while also developing business strategies to maximize margins and increase revenue growth.
3. Prospect and close on assigned accounts/territories and manage the relationships with key accounts, maximizing all opportunities through those accounts.
4. Work collaboratively with the operational staff at multiple sites and locations to ensure clients' needs and expectations are met.
5. Work with senior management, operations, purchasing, logistics, and sales teams both domestically and globally to recommend sales and marketing strategies and programs that will help achieve targeted growth, profit, and market share relative to corporate goals and trends in the industry.
6. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
* Position may require extended periods of sitting, computer use, standing, and walking. Some light lifting may be required in some instances.
Other Skills & Abilities:
* Demonstrated sales success and knowledge of sales concepts, methods, and techniques.
* Strong understanding of business beyond core functional expertise and in-depth knowledge of products and services.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments.
* Ability to develop strong business relationships within all levels of the company and with potential and existing clients.
* Strong working knowledge of domestic and international regulatory compliance laws and regulations related to the supply chain and transportation industry.
* Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based, and job-specific software applications.
Education & Experience:
* High School Degree or GED required.
* Minimum five years global sales experience.
* Minimum ten years industry experience preferred.
Certifications & Licenses:
* Professional certification may be required in some areas.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Detail Oriented
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
Leader
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.
Motivations
Required
Growth Opportunities
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.
Ability to Make an Impact
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.
Experience
Required
Demonstrated sales success and knowledge of sales concepts, methods, and techniques.
5 years:
5 years: Minimum five years global sales experience.
10 years:
10 years: Minimum ten years industry experience preferred.
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