Account Executive Food Logistics

Account Executive Food Logistics

The Account Executive Food Logistics is responsible for creating, growing and managing an account base. Accountable to directly identify and initiate development efforts. Develop and execute a field sales business plan that will achieve the corporate revenue goals. To be successful, this position will leverage their past progressive experience in food logistics and/or transportation industries.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to directly identify and initiate business development opportunities
• Develops new business across all of our core competencies
• Identify, initiate and engage with clients that provide sustained and profitable revenue streams across multiple services
• Develop and execute a business plan that will achieve sales quota and budget as defined by the company
• Work closely with local, regional and international operations staff to ensure customers' needs and expectations are met
• Manage sales pipeline and monthly target reports
• Present an array of logistics solutions that enable numerous entry points into accounts
• All other business duties as deems necessary
• The wage range for this position is $61,630.00-$92,450.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

Qualifications

• A team player who works well with others being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value
• A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy in your role
• Growth mindset being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently
• Customer service focus we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture
• 3-5 years of sales experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience in Food Logistics preferred
• Experience in transportation preferred.
• Entrepreneurial attitude, competitive and confident personality with strongly developed persuasive and negotiation skills.
• Positive attitude and self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think and respond quickly to sales and service issues.
• Strong presentation skills and effective follow-up skills.

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for commissions up to 6% based on specific sales goals and objectives (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and railon time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources.