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