Junior Business Account Executive

SUMMARY: The Business Developer works closely with the Sales Manager and Branch Manager to support the business development and client retention for the specified geographical region.

FREIGHT FORWADRING EXPEREINCE IS REQURIED

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arranges and coordinate schedules and appointments with new customers.

• Supports the team's efforts to generate and develop new business to meet specified production goals including but not limited to cold-calling and scheduling appointments; responsible for generating and developing new business in assigned areas.

• Supports activities to maintain and nurture existing client relationships; responsible for specified existing clients in assigned areas.

• Functions as liaison between client companies and operations staff.

• Prepares weekly, monthly and/or quarterly reports, tracking work as specified by manager.

• Organizes and maintains file system.

• Participates in business/trade events that impact business u, e, e, envelops, and maintains thorough knowledge of the industry the y product information.

• Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of local competition and of prevalent industry and business climate within the region.

• Promotes company-endorsed programs and services within assigned territory.

• Negotiates contracts and w agreements, as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related field or equivalent (preferred)

• 3 years or more of related experience or equivalent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to excellence and high standards

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage priorities and workflow

• Acute attention to detail

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals at all organizational levels.

• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in person, on the phone, electronically, or through other means to individuals and groups.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand

• Occasionally required to walk

• Continually required to sit

• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

• Continually required to talk or hear

• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard.

• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds.

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions

• Continually required capability to work under mental pressure.

• Continually vehicles used (daily)

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 20 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.