Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

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

We 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 Description

As a Sales Executive, you are responsible of building new relationships between Expeditors and your prospective and target customers, which will include some of the most reputable companies both locally and globally. You will participate in the creation of value-added solutions for customer's logistics needs, including supporting diagrams and cost-benefit calculations. You will have a Customer Relationship Management tool to support your growth efforts and provide visibility of your progress and opportunities. You will continually seek opportunities for service enhancement and improved tactical management. Your goal will be to utilize our diverse network of experts, both locally and abroad to increase our share of customer business on an annual basis.

QualificationsPrevious experience in a customer-facing role, business development or account managementStrong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skillsSolid oral and written communication skillsAbility to interpret and present data & analyticsAbility to manage and influence stakeholders at different organizational levelsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerBI (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

Prospecting: You will maintain a robust leads management and prospecting program that enables a healthy sales pipeline. This includes completing thorough customer research to qualify and validate good prospects, customizing cold calling scripts, and scheduling and executing adequate time for cold calling and scheduling new meetings.Customer Engagement: You are expected to be proactive and organized for continuous and productive monthly call activity so that: calls are scheduled two weeks in advance, call schedule is full for the following week, completed call and joint call expectations are achieved monthly.Pipeline Management: You will develop 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. You will be persistent in contacting prospects and targets at the proper cadence to keep opportunities moving through the pipeline, and meets with new prospects weekly to ensure the healthy backfill of the sales pipeline.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: MedicalTraining and Personnel Development ProgramGrowth opportunities within the company