Sales Account Manager - Mississauga, Canada - Armour Transportation Systems

Armour Transportation Systems

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Mississauga, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

It is an exciting time to be part of the transportation industry - come grow with us
Armour Transportation Systems is an award-winning, world-class transportation and logistics company. We are a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer.

We believe in providing a safe and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to succeed through hard work, professional development and career growth opportunities.

Founded in the early 1950s in rural New Brunswick, Armour Transportation has grown to become one of the largest carriers in Canada with 26 terminals, nine maintenance facilities, over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space and more than 2,000 team members.

We're ready to grow again in the Ontario region

We're looking for a passionate, enthusiastic Account Manager to join our team in Mississauga, Ontario to help us achieve our vision of becoming the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world through industry-leading transportation and logistics solutions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Vice President of Business Development, the Account Manager will foster strong customer relationships with new and existing customers and contribute towards the sales growth of our truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), courier, and logistics and warehousing businesses.

What You'll Do:

Collaborate with customers to determine service requirements and deliver transportation solutions to suit their needs
Develop and execute on project plans to meet customer goals and objectives
Monitor and manage project performance
Build relationships with new and existing customers to ensure brand and project success
Create an exceptional customer experience by liaising between operations and customer service teams to provide customized transportation solutions
Provide regular updates, respond to account inquiries and address any customer concerns in a timely and professional manner
Coordinate and facilitate regular customer meetings
Leverage business relationships to generate new ideas and business opportunities
Contribute to the overall goals and objectives of the business development team

What You'll Bring:

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field is preferred
Minimum of three years' experience and proven track record of success in a sales and/or marketing role
Minimum of three years' experience in the transportation industry
Exceptional communication and relationshipbuilding skills
The ability to work independently and strategically in a large sales territory
Strong impact and influential ability
Strong negotiation and presentation skills
Superior planning, organization and time management skills
Ideas, innovation and problemsolving abilities to match transportation solutions to customer needs.

Employment Equity
Armour Transportation Systems is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of employment equity.

The purpose of employment equity is to ensure that no person is denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability.