District Sales Executive

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors FounderGlobal supply chain management is what we do, but 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.Organic Growth – Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.15,000 trained professionals250+ locations worldwideGlobally unified systemsJob DescriptionScope of PositionThe focus of the District Sales Executive (DSE) is on achieving results that are aligned with the overall organization and its 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 needsQualificationsDesired Skill-Sets and CharacteristicsThe 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 focusEmpowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditionsExtroverted, confident, enthusiastic, and persuasiveInfluences others to actionTimeliness and accountability for resultsAdditional InformationExpeditors offers excellent benefits:Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and VisionLife InsuranceRRSP Retirement Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramExpeditors Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) within our recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process please contact Employee Relations at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr