What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sales Executive position at Eldon C. Stutsman?
Are you a self-motivated and driven professional with experience in logistics business development? Stutsman Logistics, Inc. is looking for a talented individual to join our Sales team!
As the Senior Sales Executive, you’ll be responsible for sourcing, soliciting, engaging, creating demand, and securing large sized customers. You will leverage a strategic solution-driven approach and our best-in-class technology while supporting our sales go-to-market strategy. Your mission is to deliver long-term value to your customers, helping them achieve their departmental and organizational goals. This is a full-time, salaried position and is eligible for remote work.
Who We Are
We’re a family-owned business, rooted in service and backed by 90 years of transportation expertise. Our Midwest roots run deep but our team members can be found throughout the U.S. serving a variety of industries including agriculture, automotive, electronics, freight forwarders, food grade, packaging, and retail. We are an organization that is committed to giving back to the communities we serve, celebrating our employees in their successes, dedication to our company values, and enabling further education for career advancement. Regardless if you’re a customer, carrier, or employee, you can expect a partnership rooted in honesty and a commitment to serve that honors our founder’s legacy. We’re setting the bar higher today, tomorrow and into the future.
Responsibilities:
Acquire new large-sized customers aligned with organizational go-to-market strategy
Identify, source, cold-solicit, and hold discovery meetings, in order to close potential clients
Learn to convey Stutsman Logistics, Inc.’s unique value proposition and determine where we can add value to a customer’s network
Foster long-term relationships with customer decision makers at the Director and Vice President level
Leverage new and existing technology, such as Hubspot CRM and Zoominfo, to assist with lead generation, documenting progression, and monitoring results
Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams to establish account expectations in terms of service and customer experience
Regularly engage customer to ensure understanding of where Stutsman Logistics, Inc. could add value
Facilitate regular business review presentations, TEAMS meetings, lunches, and entertainment meetings
Perform all work in alignment with company culture and values, ensuring accurate prioritization, excellent efficiency, and timely completion of deliverables
Demonstrate persistence, discipline, initiative, adaptability, and organization even in the face of adversity
Stay informed of industry trends, market demands, competitor threats, and be able to present on market intelligence
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or a related field is required
Minimum of 5 years’ sales experience in large sized company sales in the transportation or logistics industry
Must possess a strong understanding of the transportation industry and all transportation modes
Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
Proven track record of exceeding large sized sales target and growing market share through solution selling
Demonstrated ability to solve complex supply-chain and transportation problems
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills that can be leveraged for a variety of audiences
Exceptional time management and personal organization abilities
Disciplined, persistent, and an ability to manage objections and obstacles
Commitment to personal and organization growth and goals
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Overnight travel may be required as needed
Benefits: We offer a wide range of employee benefits along with competitive compensation, opportunities for career development, and a dynamic work environment.
Competitive compensation package including base salary + incentives
Affordable healthcare coverage for you and your family, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer and Critical Illness coverage
Casual dress, with company provided stipend for logo wear
Tuition Reimbursement Program, including training and seminars for professional development
401K Retirement Plan & Profit Sharing
Bereavement Policy
Employee Recognition Program, including peer nominated awards and monthly all company lunches
Paid Time Off, including vacation & sick time, paid holidays, jury duty PTO, and paid time to volunteer in your community
Interested in joining the Stutsman team? Apply today!
Stutsman Logistics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all qualified candidates an equal chance to gain employment, free of discrimination and harassment.