Account Executive

To collaborate closely with other Company offices on assigned accounts. The key account management includes, development of brand new accounts, participate in Requests for Quotation (RFQ), to expand share-up lanes from the assigned accounts.

1. Research, analyze and identify business prospects through daily cold calling, web research, and networking for new business opportunities (on both local and out of state) whereby business travel will be necessary.
2. To establish and cultivate business relationship and set up face to face visitation with new potential customers and maintain relationships with current customers.
3. To gain additional business and/or maximize our profit from the assigned accounts by periodical review of our direct costs verses our selling rates, and relationship building with assigned accounts.
4. Document all sales activity in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
5. Effective communication with employees, company overseas offices, and agents concerning target accounts as well as assigned accounts.
6. Participate in Request for Quote (RFQ) and collaborate with other offices to complete RFQ.
7. Either weekly call with managers on review of current activities and issues pertaining accounts assigned.
8. Closely monitor accounts receivable with accounting staff to ensure timely collection.
9. Travel by car may be required.
10. Travel by Air (Domestic and/or International) may be required.
11. Overnight stays (Domestic and/or International) may be required.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements Excellent literacy, Microsoft outlook, word, excel and powerpoint. Good written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to prioritize. 3+ year’s experience in freight forwarding, 3+years living in Arizona. Must be able to work/report to the Chandler, AZ office. **This position comes with a monthly car allowance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kintetsu World Express