Account Executive - Freight

Livingston International

$73K — $105K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related experience in B2B sales or account management
  • Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and self-motivated

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic territory plans focusing on high to medium potential accounts
  • Identify and generate new business opportunities with new clients
  • Ensure effective communication among stakeholders during new business implementation
  • Build and maintain relationships with new clients
  • Conduct needs assessments to explore additional opportunities for solutions
  • Collaborate with team members to prepare and submit RFPs on time
  • Negotiate pricing and contract terms with new clients

Benefits

  • Flexible, growth-oriented work environment
  • Culture of respect, recognition, and collaboration
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive opportunities based on performance
Full Job Description
Position Snapshot:

As an Account Executive - Freight, you will be a key player in developing our business and driving sales within the Global Forwarding sector, with a specific focus on international freight services. You'll be responsible for identifying new opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and expanding our market presence within your assigned area.

JOB SUMMARY

The Trade Management Executive is responsible for new business development within an assigned territory. This includes but not limited to generating new business with new clients; building business relationships; executing sales strategies; meet and/or exceeds quarterly and annual sales targets and presenting ongoing business reviews on all accounts.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop strategic territory plans (within a pre-defined geographic territory) which include the identification of high to medium potential accounts.
  • Generate account shares by proactively identifying new opportunities to introduce Livingston's services and solutions for new clients secured.
  • Implement new business and ensure proper communication among all stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain business relationship with new clients.
  • Conduct thorough needs assessments of prospects and identify other opportunities for Livingston's solutions.
  • Work closely with other team members to draft Request for Proposal (RFPs) and ensure clients received it by specified date.
  • Negotiate pricing and contract terms with new clients and work closely with other cross-functional departments to review, edit and finalize contracts.
  • Develop contact and strategic account plans in conjunction with other cross-functional departments.
  • Liaise with sales and other departments to ensure effective communication of new clients' issues (e.g. pricing, solutions, financials etc.)
  • Achieve or exceed sales targets as assigned by Director, Business Development.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
  • Adhere to established policies and procedures.


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
  • Excellent B2B sales and key account management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be able to open and close business sales
  • Proven track record to achieve and exceed sales target goals
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • High initiative, self-motivated and results oriented
  • Working knowledge of a customer relationship management (CRM) system e.g. salesforce.com


WORK EXPERIENCE - MINIMUM REQUIRED

5 years of related experience

EDUCATION

Required: Associates Degree or post-secondary education
Preferred: Bachelors Degree or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION

COMPETENCIES

Agility
Business Acumen and Straight Talk
Customer First Focus
Inclusion and Collaboration
Leading and Developing
Accountability

At Livingston, we are committed to fostering a flexible, growth-oriented environment where you can thrive. Our culture is built on respect, recognition, and collaboration, and we empower our team with trusted expertise, continuous learning opportunities, and long-term support. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a transparent pay philosophy aligned with market data and job-related factors.

Base salary is one component of our total rewards package which also includes incentive opportunities, benefits, and professional development. Salary ranges are established by location and reflect relevant factors such as skills, experience, and market conditions. The good-faith salary range for this position is 73,500-105,000 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on these factors and may vary accordingly.

Job Type: Full Time

Location: HomeOffice Quebec

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