Drayage Sales Executive
Our client is a dependable leader in the drayage service sector and servicing the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. They believe in Consistent, Honest, Fact-Based Communication – this is the foundation from which they build their customers’ trust and loyalty. Our client has redefined drayage excellence with their solutions-driven approach; they focus on providing effective resolutions and thorough problem-solving. Their process-oriented methodology ensures they deliver reliability, efficiency, and innovation in every step of the process.Drayage Sales Executive
Job Type: Full-time; Onsite
Responsibilities:
- Identify prospects, set appointments, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage the sales cycle to close new business in all service categories to drive revenue growth.
- Possess in-depth service knowledge and be able to conduct demos and handle inquiries.
- Collaborate closely with key teams to design solutions that effectively address unique challenges.
- Prepare concise and accurate reports, proposals, and other required documentation for presentations.
- Achieve sales goals by assessing current needs and following a defined selling process with potential clients, often including product demos and presentations.
- Coordinate with upper management to ensure that quotas are being met, and company standards are being upheld.
- Makes outbound lead follow-up calls to potential and existing customers by telephone and e-mail to qualify leads and sell services.
- Maintain working relationships with existing clients to ensure that they receive exceptional service.
- Handles inbound sales lead calls to convert calls into sales.
- Overcomes technical and business objections of prospective
customers. - Builds and maintains customer relationships.
- Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.
- Travels to and attends trade shows.
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, and three to five plus years related experience is required.
- Effectively conveys ideas verbally and in writing, actively listens, and keeps key stakeholders informed through appropriate channels.
- Builds rapport, manages complex situations with professionalism, and continuously seeks feedback to enhance the customer experience.
- Uses data and intuition to guide decisions, aligns work with business goals, and adapts to changing market conditions.
- Fosters positive team dynamics, offers support to colleagues, and contributes to a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
- Sets ambitious goals, meets deadlines, takes initiative, and maintains a high standard of quality and productivity.
- Demonstrates sound judgment, upholds integrity, complies with policies, and maintains a polished, professional presence.
This position offers a competitive base salary.
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