District Sales Executive

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder 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! www.expeditors.com Major Duties and Responsibilities:  Create and distribute weekly sales reports  Maintain up to date account of progress on target accounts  Make 15 sales calls (visits) each week and record them in CRM database (60% target accounts, 30% prospects, 10% retention)  Send weekly call summary and next week’s plan to District Sales Manager  Actively participate in local trade groups to promote added-value and customized solutions to clients  Assess market industry for trends and communicate them to operations  Manage assigned territory and demonstrate extensive knowledge of potential customers in this area  Meet expected contribution to revenue for new and existing accounts  Generate at least 10 qualified sales leads per month to help maintain at least 30 ongoing active target accounts   Assist the District Sales Manager with the preparation of annual budgets   Consistently reply to requests for information, sales leads or rates to clients  Actively participate in in branch sales meeting and contribute to district sales program  Manage an assigned territory and demonstrate extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors in this area Timely data entry in our Customer Relationship Management tool Orchestrate customer / branch relationships and collaborate with regional Product, Service, Geo, and Knowledge Management resources Participate in the creation of value-added solutions for customer’s logistics needs, including supporting diagrams and cost-benefit calculations Support 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 knowledge Involvement in local trade groups, as directed by the District Sales Manager Take on additional assignments as required, supporting company needs *MUST BE LOCAL* Desired Skill-Sets and Characteristics The ability to meet with customers off-site on a regular basis Oral and written proficiency in the English language Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills Ability to work productively both individually and in a team environment Sense of urgency for goal achievement Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment Comfortable with regular data entry on a laptop computer Strong rapport and relationship-building focused Empowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions Extroverted, confident, enthusiastic and persuasive Influences others to action Timeliness and accountability for results Qualifications:  Prior experience in sales; with a history of being able to close new business  Prior experience in the logistics industry  Displayed sense of urgency, attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities, working well under pressure  Strong written and verbal communication skills  Reporting Structure:   District Sales Manager, District Manager  Expected base salary: $70,304.00  Eligible for bonus Expeditors offers excellent benefits: Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days) Holidays (10) Flexible Days (2) Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid) 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) Life and Disability Insurance Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA) Commuter Benefit Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Learning & Development Program Educational Assistance and Reimbursement All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.