Job Details

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, 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 a Local Account Executive at XPO, 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 full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

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, 4 years of related work experience or equivalent military experience
• 1 year of direct business-to-business 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
• Experience working in Salesforce.com
• 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.

Annual Salary Range: $67,338 - $84,172 Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
This is an incentive-based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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