What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Account Executive position at Saia?
Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?
At Saia, we believe in doing things right. Our commitment to our people, customers, and community sets us apart in the logistics and transportation industry. From day one, you'll experience exceptional support from leadership and your team. We offer a dynamic environment filled with opportunities to learn new skills, advance your career, and enjoy competitive compensation and great benefits. Join us, and discover what going further truly means.
Position Overview
As a Sales Account Executive, you will cultivate and manage client relationships while identifying business opportunities that drive revenue and ensure client retention.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and actively pursue new business opportunities to expand our client base and boost revenue.
- Understand client objectives and propose tailored solutions to address their challenges.
- Work collaboratively with business partners to guarantee client satisfaction and ensure successful project delivery.
- Create and implement client retention strategies that foster business growth.
- Negotiate contracts and successfully close sales deals to exceed performance targets.
- Prepare and deliver engaging sales presentations and proposals for prospective clients.
- Maintain precise records of all sales activities and client interactions.
- Research market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to uncover new growth opportunities.
Desired Qualifications
This position offers commission pay and a car allowance.
Our Commitment to You
At Saia, we recognize that your success is our success. Our aim is to provide you with everything you need to build a rewarding career. We actively reward outstanding employee performance, ensuring that your hard work does not go unnoticed.
Join Our Team
Our people are the cornerstone of Saia's success over the past century. Together, we've cultivated a culture built on core values such as dignity, respect, a focus on the customer, safety, and more. With a growing network of terminals nationwide, we are always seeking enthusiastic and collaborative individuals to become part of our team. If you're ready to take solid steps in your career, let’s go further together!
Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
