Corporate Account Executive

JOB TITLE: Corporate Account Executive

REPORTS TO: VP of Corporate & Field Sales

OVERVIEW OF ROLE: To execute the corporate business plan thru development of national account revenue based on the capacity needs of the company. To attain or exceed national account contribution dollar goals in accordance with the company's sales and operations plan. Provide professional sales coverage to shipper and receivers of products based on assigned accounts and geography. Provide on going feedback on the state of the industries served and trends in the supply chain process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintains a base of active and potential customers and is responsible for the
acquisition, growth and retention of those customers.
• Manages the National Accounts sales process to ensure that customers are served
according to our hierarchy at all times and that customers receive the necessary
follow-up actions/information and information is communicated between the
customer and company representatives.
• Communicates directly with Service Centers and Service Center Management
teamsto facilitate the growth of National Accounts at the local level in support of the
Service Center BDS plan.
• Communicate directly with the Territory Sales managers to facilitate the growth and
development of National Accounts.
• Manage and oversee reports to mange pipeline and forecasting of new revenue and
to provide timely and accurate customer information.
• In conjunction with the Pricing Department, oversees the contract management
process for National Accounts assigned to ensure that all contracts meet the
expectations of the customer and Ward, and are processed in a timely manner.
• Interact with pricing on all National Account RFQ's / RFP's to ensure we meet
customer needs as well as Ward Transport & Logistics Corp.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
• Maintain close relationships with present Ward clients.
• Develop new business with Fortune 1000 companies that have related services
within all Ward companies. Sell the Bundled/Integrated Sell.
• Identify and develop relationships with railroad, steamship lines, and Third Party
providers located within assigned sales areas.
• Maintain continuing and on going lists of Target accounts from each of the Ward
companies.
• Gain sufficient understanding and training to represent all current and future services
provided by Ward companies.
• Plan and prepare for entertainment & events with Ward clients and where
appropriate, senior Ward staff members.
• Participate and prepare for trade and expo shows as directed.

Job Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor Of Science degree in transportation or experiences in same field.
• Minimum of ten years experience in the transportation industry, including LTL, TL
sales, National Account sales, operational experience, and related corporate duties.
• A proven ability to generate new business and maintain long-term customer
relationships.
• Must be familiar information system technology and how it applies to customer
service.
• Must be proficient with PC's and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must have good organizational skills and be able to meet deadlines.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to foster
open, honest two-way communication both internally and externally.
• Ability to work hours and travel as required.

This job description does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as circumstances change.