District Sales Executive

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 The focus of the District Sales Executive DSE is on achieving results that are aligned with the overall organization and it s 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 Key Deliverables 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 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 Qualifications 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 Additional Information Expeditors offers excellent benefits Paid Vacation Holiday Sick Time Health Plan Medical Life Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Personnel Development Program Growth opportunities within the company Employee Referral Program Bonus