District Sales Executive

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 18,000 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 Job Description The focus of the District Sales Executive (DSE) is on achieving results that are aligned with the overall organization and its 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 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 Employee Health: You and your health are important; Expeditors will support you, with an attractive health insurance package Compensation Programs: Uniquely Expeditors, our commissions, and bonuses are industry leading Career and Personal Development: Developing you and your skills not only for today’s role but for those in the future Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Take the opportunity to own a piece of your company through our ESP Plan Financial Security- Join Expeditors knowing that your job and financial security are safe from the effects of the global economy Employee Appreciation: As our greatest asset, we understand the importance of showing our appreciation, respect and acknowledging the value you bring through employee engagement Enhancement Leaders: Through utilizing technology solutions and focusing on continuous improvement strategies we continue to evolve our roles and processes to improve efficiency and job satisfaction #J-18808-Ljbffr