Account Executive
Saia Inc. · Chesapeake, VA · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Position Summary
Develops and manages client relationships and identifies business opportunities to increase revenue and retention. Uses strategic insights from sales and transportation market trends with a focus on business-to-business logistics solutions.
Major Tasks And Responsibilities
- Prospects and secures new clients within an assigned territory to drive revenue growth.
- Understands client objectives and proposes tailored logistics and transportation solutions.
- Collaborates across operations, service center, and internal partners to deliver quality service and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Develops client growth and retention plans to build a profitable, long-term book of business.
- Leads contract negotiations and closes sales to exceed performance targets.
- Prepares and presents compelling proposals and presentations to key stakeholders.
- Maintains accurate customer relationship management records and documents client interactions.
- Monitors market trends, competitor activity, and industry advancements to identify market growth opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license and a motor vehicle record that meets company standards for operating a company vehicle.
- Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public, including customers; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; and accurately complete various documents, reports and records required of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, sales, or a related field.
- 2+ years of outside sales experience.
- Demonstrated business-to-business sales success, with experience in freight or LTL logistics preferred.
- Familiarity with customer relationship management systems (e.g., Salesforce).
- Prior experience leveraging tools for territory analysis and pipeline reporting.
Work Conditions and Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Works in a professional office environment with frequent travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events.
- Employees in this role are eligible for either a company car or a car allowance in accordance with company policy.
- Regular use of standard office equipment, such as computers and phones.
- Frequent interaction with customers, operations personnel, and other internal teams.
- May be required to work outside normal business hours to meet client needs or attend events, including overnight travel.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time while driving or working at a computer.
- Frequent standing, walking, and occasionally climbing stairs during customer visits.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Adequate vision and hearing (with or without correction) to read, prepare, and communicate information.
Pay
This position is eligible for commission pay and car allowance.