PURPOSE
The Account Executive position at Unishippers is a unique and rewarding outside business-to-business(B2B) sales opportunity for the salesperson looking for unlimited growth potential and uncapped residual commission coupled with a healthy base salary and monthly allowances. This unique compensation plan allows top performers to earn an annual six-figure income within 12 to 16 months. With a primary focus on engaging prospects and acquiring new business, the Account Executive will leverage UNI product and service offerings to present innovative supply chain and logistics solutions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•Consult, educate and simplify supply chain practices through an innovative, web-based platform •Streamline in and outbound processes, providing customized solutions
•Lead presentations with executives/owners of businesses with frequent shipping volume
•Partner with the operations and account management teams for optimal customer satisfaction •Solution selling; effectively present solutions through cost-benefit analysis
•Build pipeline of new opportunities as well as engage prospects at the C-Suite level
•Present a streamlined technology solution developing a detailed analysis of customized needs in challenging areas and lanes
•Take the lead in coordinating/developing/managing all aspects of the proposal process
•Close, activate and train decision makers on our exclusive shipping platform
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
•Competitive and motivated mindset with a passion for new business development
•High energy, with a passion for your personal brand and the ability to carry yourself like an executive
•Comfortable in a fast-paced, quota-driven, results-oriented environment
•Effective verbal and written communicator with a strong business acumen and intuition
•Self-starter with strong organization & presentation skills
•Attention to detail to drive profitability
•Ability to think strategically about the impact to the client's long-term business strategy
•Team-oriented peer, with a thirst to compete to be the most valuable player
•Proven success in generating/qualifying leads through prospecting new business with a “hunter” mentality
QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelor’s degree
•1+ years of experience in business development, sales, customer service
•Experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain preferred