Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Job DescriptionThe focus of the District Sales Executive (DSE)is on achieving results that are aligned with the overall organization and it's strategic goals. Initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, are the keys to achieving the performance objectives of the District Sales Executive role at Expeditors.
The DSE orchestrates involvement of multiple people in our Sales process, so that new customer revenue is consistently secured for our district office and Expeditors network. The job environment is flexible, constantly changing, and provides growth opportunity, recognition and reward for the achievement of business results. This position reports to the District Sales Manager.
These are the minimum results expected from a successful District Sales Executive:
Manage an assigned territory and demonstrate extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors in this areaTimely data entry in our Customer Relationship Management toolOrchestrate customer / branch relationships and collaborate with regional Product, Service, Geo, and Knowledge Management resourcesParticipate in the creation of value-added solutions for customer's logistics needs, including supporting diagrams and cost-benefit calculationsSupport the transition of new accounts through customer introductions, information transfer, and securing any necessary customer paperwork. When needed, support AR (accounts receivable) collection.Attend training & development sessions to continue developing selling skills and updating Expeditors Product and Service knowledgeInvolvement in local trade groups, as directed by the District Sales ManagerTake on additional assignments as required, supporting company needsQualificationsThe ability to meet with customers off-site on a regular basisOral and written proficiency in the English languageStrong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work productively both individually and in a team environmentSense of urgency for goal achievementSelf-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environmentComfortable with regular data entry on a laptop computerStrong rapport and relationship-building focusedEmpowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditionsExtroverted, confident, enthusiastic and persuasiveInfluences others to actionTimeliness and accountability for results
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