What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Account Executive position at Hermann Forwarding?
About the Role:
As an Outside Sales Account Executive in the Transportation and Warehousing industry, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients. You will be expected to identify new business opportunities, negotiate contracts, and provide exceptional customer service. Your success in this role will be measured by your ability to meet and exceed sales targets, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing or related field
- 3 years of experience in outside sales or account management
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the Transportation and Warehousing industry
- Knowledge of logistics and supply chain management
- Experience with CRM software
- Ability to travel as needed
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the Transportation and Warehousing industry
- Identify new business opportunities and generate leads
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients
- Provide exceptional customer service and support
- Meet and exceed sales targets
Skills:
In this role, you will utilize your strong communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain relationships with clients. You will also need to be highly organized and detail-oriented in order to manage multiple accounts and meet sales targets. Additionally, your ability to analyze data and identify trends will be critical in identifying new business opportunities and developing effective sales strategies. Finally, your proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools will be essential in managing your accounts and tracking your progress towards meeting your sales targets.
