Account Executive

Job description

PURPOSE The Account Executive position at Worldwide Express 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 WWEX 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