ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Identify business opportunities and generate profitable sales in both new and existing accounts.
• Develop and implement sales plans that support increased sales, while also developing business strategies to maximize margins and increase revenue growth.
• Prospect and closing on assigned accounts/territories and manage the relationships with key accounts, maximizing all opportunities through those accounts.
• Work corroboratively with the operational staff and other business development personnel at multiple sites and locations to ensure customers' needs and expectations are met.
• Work with senior management, operations, purchasing, logistics and sales teams both domestically and globally to recommend sales and marketing strategies and programs that will help achieve targeted growth, profit and sales and marketing strategies and programs that will help achieve targeted growth, profit and a market share relative to corporate goals and trends in the industry.
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrated sales success and knowledge of sales concepts, methods and techniques.
• Strong understanding of business beyond core functional expertise and in-depth knowledge of products and services.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments.
• Ability to develop strong business relationships within all levels of the company and with potential and existing customers.
• Strong working knowledge of domestic and international regulatory compliance laws and regulations related to the supply chain and transportation industry.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
• Domestic and International travel is a requirement of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four year college degree with a preference for degrees in business, economics or engineering
• College degree required
• Minimum 10 years global sales experience.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Experience

Preferred

• 10 year(s): Minimum 10 years global sales experience

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Economics or related field