Local Account Executive

Local Account Executive

What you'll need to succeed as a Local Account Executive at XPO :

Minimum qualifications :

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 qualifications :

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

About the Local Account Executive job :

Pay, benefits and more :

Competitive compensation package

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

What you'll do on a typical day :

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

Annual Salary Range : $72,220 to $90,274

Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. This is an incentive-based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.

About XPO :

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.