XPO · 10 hours ago
Local Account Executive
Aurora, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $82K/yr
4+ years expXPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, looking for a Local Account Executive to drive sales increases and support local sales efforts. The role involves conducting customer visits, negotiating contracts, and developing relationships within customer organizations to enhance market share.
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Responsibilities
Conduct daily face-to-face customer visits to drive sales increases and support local sales in national and strategic accounts
Grow share of wallet within existing customer base, gain share of wallet from new customers and grow overall market share within your assigned territory
Negotiate contracts and pricing with customers
Facilitate the networking of Directors of Sales/Operations, Service Center Managers and Supervisors with the customer
Work with Customer Support Specialists, Customer Service Representatives and other sales support staff to ensure effective administrative support and customer satisfaction
Develop relationships vertically and horizontally within customer organizations
Share market and sales status with local service center; describe future business opportunities for local employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, 4 years of related work experience or equivalent military experience
1 year of direct business-to-business selling experience supporting both local and national sales efforts
Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)
Experience working with enterprise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools
Available and flexible to work evenings and some weekends as needed
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Preferred
2 years of direct business-to-business selling experience supporting both local and national sales efforts
Experience working with Salesforce.com
Proven track record of success in sales, customer relations and collaborating across multiple business units
Competitive nature with a hunter mentality and a strong desire to win
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid time management and organizational skills with the ability to be productive in a variety of work environments
Ability to understand competitor strategies, products, and pricing patterns
Benefits
Full health insurance benefits available on day one
Life and disability insurance
Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
9 paid company holidays
401(k) option with company match
Education assistance
Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan
Company
XPO
XPO is a provider of freight transportation and logistics services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$741M2017-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $666M
2012-06-14IPO
2011-09-01Post Ipo Equity· $75M
Leadership Team
Mario Harik
Chief Executive Officer
Jay Silberkleit
Chief Information Officer
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