Jobs · Business Development · California

Account Executive

Saia Inc. · Orange, CA · 5 days ago
Business Development$69k–$85k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

Major Tasks And Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

Salary Range

Benefits

  • About the role
  • Prospects and secures new clients within an assigned territory
  • 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
  • Led 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
  • Maintains awareness of market trends, competitor activity, and industry advancements

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • 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

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

Physical Demands

  • 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
  • Able to sit for extended periods of time while driving or working at a computer
  • Frequent standing, walking, and occasionally climbing stairs during customer visits
  • Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Salary Range

  • $68,800.00 - $85,300.00 annually, based on experience

Benefits

  • This position is bonus eligible
  • This position is eligible for commission pay and car allowance

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