Account Executive

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Trenton, NJ
Junior
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
The Account Executive is responsible for developing and managing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with partners to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
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Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

               

Position Summary

Develops and manages client relationships and identifies business opportunities to increase revenue and retention.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Identifies and pursues new business opportunities to expand the client base and drive revenue growth.
  • Recognizes the objectives of clients and proposes solutions to address challenges.
  • Collaborates with business partners to ensure client satisfaction and successful project delivery.
  • Develops and maintains client retention, growth plans, and strategies to develop a profitable business.
  • Negotiates contracts and closes sales deals to exceed performance metrics.
  • Prepares and presents compelling sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
  • Maintains accurate records of sales activities and client interactions.
  • Researches and tracks market trends, competitor behaviors, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of sales or transportation experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS400.

               

This position is eligible for commission pay and car allowance.

               

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed. 

  

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Top Skills

As400
MS Office
The Company
Johns Creek, , Georgia
3,979 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1924

What We Do

Saia isn’t logistics as usual. We’re a different kind of company. We’re people-focused and safety-driven – with a history of stability that comes from over a century in the industry. When you join us, you get a team that has your back, leadership that’s always ready to listen and a culture built on doing things the right way – for our people, customers, and community. So if you’re ready to learn, grow and build a successful future, let’s go further, together

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