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Sales Account Manager

Estes Express Lines

Smyrna, TNJob$69–118K/yrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$69–118K/yr
Location
Smyrna, TN
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

Estes Express Lines is hiring a Sales Account Manager. The Sales Account Manager develops and implements strategies to maintain and expand sales of Estes transportation services within an assigned territory, provides regular sales activity reports, utilizes CRM tools to build customer relationships, advises customers on new products, prepares service presentations, contributes to forecasting, and promotes world‑class customer care while meeting predetermined sales goals.

Key focus areas include Develop and implement strategies to maintain and expand sales within an assigned territory, Provide reports on sales activities for a given period, and Utilize CRM tools to build customer base and enhance relationships.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent Experience, Valid Driver's License, and Acceptable MVR. Important skills include Microsoft Office, Account Management, Time Management, Communication, Listening Communication, and Work Ethic.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeAccount ManagementTime ManagementCommunicationListening CommunicationWork EthicOrganizationProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsIndependent WorkCollaborationReading ComprehensionInterpretationComplianceConcentrationCRMDevelop and Implement Sales StrategiesPromote Estes Transportation ServicesSales Activity ReportingUnderstand Customer ObjectivesMaintain Account RelationshipAdvise on New Product and Service OfferingsObtain Service Product FeedbackProvide Value Added ServiceExpedite Customer Concern ResolutionPrepare and Conduct Service PresentationsBusiness ForecastingPromote Customer CareMeet and Exceed Sales GoalsManage Multiple AccountsManage PrioritiesInteract Well With OthersWork IndependentlyWork in a Team SettingWork Under Tight Time ConstraintsWork in High Volume EnvironmentRespond Well to QuestionsRead and Interpret Written InformationComply With Written Information and DocumentsHigh Comprehension and Concentration LevelMeet Deadlines

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentValid Driver's LicenseAcceptable MVRTravel Within Assigned TerritoryOvernight Stays for Training and DevelopmentAbility to Work All ShiftsAbility to Work in All Areas Relative to Service Center NeedsLift 20 LbsComply With Company Policies, Rules, Procedures and Code of ConductPass Pre-Employment Drug ScreenPass Random Drug and/or Alcohol TestsSubject to Criminal History Background Check

Full job description

Job Summary:

  • Develop and implements strategies to maintain and/or expand sales and promote Estes transportation services within an assigned territory

  • Provide reports on the sales activities for a given period of time

  • Utilize CRM (customer relationship management) tools to build customer base, enhance product services and customer relationships

  • Interface with the customer to understand the customer's overall objectives and requirements

  • Contact customers on a regular basis to maintain account relationship

  • Advise customer of Estes' new product and service offerings and obtain feedback on service products

  • Share details with customers on additional offerings to provide value added service

  • Expedite the resolution of customer concerns

  • Prepare and conduct service presentations to the customer

  • Contribute to the quarterly/annual business forecasting by providing account trends and future customer needs

  • Promote world-class customer care throughout the service center

  • Meet and exceed predetermined sales goals and objectives and reports on progress weekly

  • Regular attendance is required.

  • This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background; Master’s Degree a plus

  • Three years of experience in Sales highly preferred; LTL/transportation sales experience a plus

  • Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities required

  • Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills required

  • Strong work ethic, organization and problem skills required

  • Strong Microsoft Office skills required

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable MVR.

  • Travel within assigned territory to develop customer relationships and overnight stays as needed for training and development required

  • Prior CRM experience preferred; SalesForce CRM experience highly preferred

  • Ability to work all shifts and in all areas relative to the needs of the service center as business needs dictate

  • Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job

  • Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct

  • Must be able to interact well with others

  • Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting

  • Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities

  • Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines

  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.

Estes values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made up of people with different viewpoints. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Come find your new career at Work4Estes.com! Applications are accepted online only through this website. If you need an accommodation to apply, call the number on the website.

Pay Range: $68,900 - $118,300 / year

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