POSITION SUMMARY

The Account Executive role will be responsible for growth and retention existing business within the small client segment. This role will be responsible for performing a variety of functions; increasing branch revenue by securing new business, developing existing accounts with a measured cadence of customer contact, working with the client and pricing teams to ensure market competitiveness, enhancing revenue through process improvements and customer adhesion by cross-selling new products or services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Retain and grow a customer portfolio of small segmentation size accounts which have a net revenue between $5K and $75K annually
• Conduct monthly simple SWOT analysis and report key findings to management during monthly pipeline reviews
• Cultivate consultative, long-term relationships with contacts at varied levels, based on account complexity, with existing customers
• Be in continuous contact with customers:
  • Calling and generating new business opportunities
  • Reassuring the customer that their business has been executed on
  • Meeting the customer where and how they want to buy
    
• Communicate with the customer on issues and trends which may impact the customer's business, provide suggestions to improve results for the customer
• Engage internal resources to present and align C.H. Robinson's full menu of services and the corresponding benefits of each to the customer
• Conduct internal data analysis and portfolio reviews with commercial team (Account Management, Sales, General Managers)
• Educate clients on CHR tools and technology; identify opportunities where CHR solutions and reporting can increase client satisfaction and/or drive operational efficiency; ensure market competitive rates and timely market conditions and client advisories are communicated
• Utilize prospecting tools such as MSRT, Hoovers, and LinkedIn to build your account knowledge and qualification data
• Assisting the sales cycle and onboarding of accounts supporting the sales deal team where appropriate
• Document commercial activity through the use of Atmosphere (Phone Calls, Customer Vistis, Business Reviews, Qualification Calls etc.)
• Ability to define, develop and document business processes (SOP's) and procedures (KPI's) with customers
• Escalate any high severity request, issue or perceived risk to management as needed
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to travel 25%
  

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Passion for sales and building customer relationships
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to persuade, motivate and influence others
• Ability to define, develop and document business processes and procedures
• Driven, enthusiastic, persistent, confident, highly motivated and results focused
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We're committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Benefits

About C.H. Robinson

From the produce you buy, to the water you drink, C.H. Robinson delivers products to people all around the globe. We are one of the world's largest 3rd party logistic providers. Join our diverse team to innovate, solve problems, have fun and thrive.