Local Account Executive - Mississauga, Canada - XPO Logistics

XPO Logistics

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Solutions driven success.

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets.

At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations.

We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO.

If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

As the Local Account Executive, you'll act as a champion for customers, working to provide them with the most efficient and cost-effective solutions.

You'll find yourself immersed in a forward-thinking environment fueled by achievement and a tenacious team spirit.

We'll give you the support you need to excel at work, and the resources to build a career that will exceed your expectations.

If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including extended health benefits (medical, dental and vision), pension, life insurance, disability and more.

What you'll do on a typical day:

Conduct daily face-to-face customer visits to drive sales increases and support local sales in national and strategic accounts
Grow share of wallet within existing customer base, gain share of wallet from new customers and grow overall market share within your assigned territory
Negotiate contracts and pricing with customers
Facilitate the networking of Directors of Sales/Operations, Service Center Managers and Supervisors with the customer
Work with Customer Support Specialists, Customer Service Representatives and other sales support staff to ensure effective administrative support and customer satisfaction
Develop relationships vertically and horizontally within customer organizations
Share market and sales status with local service center; describe future business opportunities for local employees

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you'll need:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
1 year of direct businesstobusiness selling experience supporting both local and national sales efforts
Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)
Experience working with enterprise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools
Availability and flexibility to work evenings and some weekends as needed

It'd be great if you also have:

2 years of direct business-to-business selling experience supporting both local and national sales efforts
Proven track record of success in sales, customer relations and in collaborating across multiple business units
Competitive nature with a hunter mentality and a strong desire to win
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid time management and organizational skills with the ability to be productive in a variety of work environments
Ability to understand competitor strategies, products, and pricing patterns

Be part of something big.
XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services.

Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or other protected status.