Stratford Solutions Inc Hiring for Sr Account Executive Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

Job Location: Remote (MUST be in the Chicago Area)

Will be traveling to meet with Clients F2F and occasional visits to the office

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Salary: $75k – $100k

Our Client is seeking a Sr Account Executive to join their Global Sales Division for their Michigan and Ohio Valley area. This position would also have some responsibility for some clients in the Midwest on a key account manager basis.

Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

General Functions and Key Activities:

• Conduct F2F meetings with existing and target export accounts in Michigan and Ohio Valley area.
• Document the minutes / results of these meetings in the company specified reporting platform and work closely with the Trade dept to ensure market information is shared promptly in effort to retain and/or increase our markets share in said territory.
• Perform other as needed reports on activity, lift, revenue, etc as specified by senior management.
• Aggressively seek new accounts as well as reaffirming current contracted accounts.
• Maintaining existing service contracts with regards to current rates, port pairs, surcharges, etc.
• Aggressively push the implementation of General Rate Increases as directed by senior management.
• Represent Client as a prominent carrier in the territory.
• This is a virtual position out of Chicago area.

Requirements:

• Valid Drivers License
• 3-5 years Direct Market experience with Ocean Vessel Carriers
• Must be knowledgeable in Excel Heavy Reporting

High Paced / True Sales Position