Business Development Executive - Twin Cities

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationCorporate - Hudson, WIPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelNot SpecifiedTravel PercentageRoad WarriorJob ShiftDayJob CategorySalesDescriptionWe are currently recruiting for Business Development Executive to help with the prospecting, relationship building, and negotiation of transportation services in the Twin Cities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSUnder the direction of the Service Center Manager:This position is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug screening and background check.Loading of customer orders at the warehouse in a timely fashionAccuracy and completeness of all paperwork related to customer ordersCompliance with all OSHA, DOT and other governmental agencies' rules and regulations by all terminal personnel and operators.A safe work environment for all personnel working at the terminalSafety performance of all terminal personnelCompliance with all company policies and proceduresCompliance with all customers' requirementsOptimization of operation to reduce cost (overtime) and maximize productivityManagement reports, various, daily, weekly and monthlyOn time delivery of all customers' ordersUpkeep and maintenance of all company equipment such as trailers, transfer hoses, forklifts, etc.Resolution of all customer issuesHands on individual required.Implementation of the company's disciplinary policies.BENEFITSDrive sales to and achieve budgeted sales goals in territoryMaintain daily contact with customers/carriers to respond to their issues and problems; keep positive customer relationshipsPrepare reports on competition and market conditions as to the supply and demand and present to managementOrder point of sale materialsCall accounts and conduct sales presentationsManage web-based order entry systems and create sales orders for customersEnsure proper pricing on invoicesAssist the sales manager in the development of customer's category management projectsQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSSocial facility - comfortable meeting new people and building networks with people at all levels in an organization, as well as interfacing with the publicPersuasive - convince others to change their minds/behavior by providing compelling advice or information. Be able to "sell" an idea, product or actionCommunication - express ideas clearly in both written and verbal correspondence, listen effectively, and share information appropriately with persons inside and outside the organizationCritical thinking - use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsResilient - able to cope with rejection and persist on a task or project despite challenges or setbacksEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in Communications, Supply Chain, Sales, BusinessStrong interest in selling, logistics, business development, management