The Account Executive role will be responsible for growing existing business as well as prospecting new customer opportunities. This role will be responsible for performing a variety of functions; increasing branch revenue by securing new business, developing existing house accounts with a measured cadence of customer contact, working with the client and pricing teams to ensure market competitiveness, enhancing revenue through process improvements and customer adhesion by cross-selling new products or services.
Responsibilities:
Retain and grow a customer portfolio
Conduct monthly simple SWOT analysis and report key findings to management during monthly portfolio reviews
Cultivate consultative, long-term relationships with contacts at varied levels, based on account complexity, with existing customers
Be in continuous contact with customers:
Calling and generating new business opportunities
Reassuring the customer that their business has been executed on
Meeting the customer where and how they want to buy
Communicate with the customer on issues and trends which may impact the customer's business, provide suggestions to improve results for the customer
Engage internal resources to present and align C.H. Robinson's full menu of services and the corresponding benefits of each to the customer
Conduct internal data analysis and pipeline reviews weekly with commercial team (Account Management, Sales, General Managers)
Educate clients on CHR tools and technology; identify opportunities where CHR solutions and reporting can increase client satisfaction and/or drive operational efficiency; ensure market competitive rates and timely market conditions and client advisories are communicated
Utilize prospecting tools such as MSRT, Hoovers, LinkedIn and DataMyne to qualify leads
Assist sales executives and support sales campaigns by providing warm leads and supporting the sales cycle and onboarding of accounts where appropriate
Document client activity through our Opportunity Management and MDM tools
Ability to define, develop and document business processes (SOP's) and procedures (KPI's) with customers
Collaborate with operations teams to implement new business
Work with pricing department or carriers directly to secure pricing and submit pricing proposals to customers
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to travel 25-50%
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Passion for sales and building customer relationships
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to persuade, motivate and influence others
Ability to define, develop and document business processes and procedures
Driven, enthusiastic, persistent, confident, highly motivated and results focused
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We're committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
We are proud to offer a top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid parental leave, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), 401K, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a broad range of career development opportunities.
About C.H. Robinson
From the produce you buy, to the water you drink, C.H. Robinson delivers products to people all around the globe. We are one of the world's largest 3rd party logistic providers. Join our diverse team to innovate, solve problems, have fun and thrive.