Senior Account Executive

RXO

$80K — $110K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 2 years of professional sales experience
  • Experience in transportation or Third-Party Logistics (3PL) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Independently identify and develop leads through cold calling and trusted sources
  • Negotiate profitable rates and assessorial services with customers
  • Maintain knowledge of industry rates, carriers, capacities, and equipment
  • Collaborate with team to negotiate terms of sale and guide junior colleagues
  • Follow procedures to maintain shipment integrity and RXO brand reputation
  • Provide load capacity and rates information for RFPs
  • Update internal tracking and reporting systems for sales accuracy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
  • Pre-tax accounts for eligible expenses
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career and Leadership Development Programs
  • Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days
Full Job Description
As a Senior Account Executive, you will sell brokerage services to existing and new customers, focusing on top-tier and strategic accounts, achieving personal sales targets and developing new business.

What your day-to-day will look like:
  • Independently search for, identify and develop leads from trusted sources and through cold calling in order to secure sales and load volume to meet or exceed established goals
  • Negotiate with established and developing customers to secure profitable rates and client satisfaction; may also negotiate assessorial rates and services to loads
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the industry including rates, carriers, load capacities and equipment; may manage year-round contacts and top-tier customers
  • Collaborate with team members to secure the terms of sale (negotiating rates and identifying carries and specialized equipment); serve as a resource for junior colleagues looking for direction and expertise
  • Follow established procedures and protocols regarding all loads to ensure the integrity of the shipment and the RXO brand
  • Serve as a resource for RFPs regarding load capacity and rates by lanes, as needed
  • Update internal tracking and reporting systems throughout the day for maintaining accuracy in sales and volume

What you'll need to excel:

At a minimum, you'll need:
  • As a Senior Account Executive, you will sell brokerage services to existing and new customers, focusing on top-tier and strategic accounts, achieving personal sales targets and developing new business.


What your day-to-day will look like:
  • Independently search for, identify and develop leads from trusted sources and through cold calling in order to secure sales and load volume to meet or exceed established goals
  • Negotiate with established and developing customers to secure profitable rates and client satisfaction; may also negotiate assessorial rates and services to loads
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the industry including rates, carriers, load capacities and equipment; may manage year-round contacts and top-tier customers
  • Collaborate with team members to secure the terms of sale (negotiating rates and identifying carries and specialized equipment); serve as a resource for junior colleagues looking for direction and expertise
  • Follow established procedures and protocols regarding all loads to ensure the integrity of the shipment and the RXO brand
  • Serve as a resource for RFPs regarding load capacity and rates by lanes, as needed
  • Update internal tracking and reporting systems throughout the day for maintaining accuracy in sales and volume
  • What you'll need to excel:

At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 2 years of professional sales experience
  • It'd be great if you also have:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2 years of experience in transportation or Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

In this role, you'll be supported by a passionate team motivated by fast-paced innovation and the desire to deliver for customers. We're a company where you can continually advance your career, no matter your background - the opportunities are endless and yours for the taking. If you're driven and looking for a place to grow, come join us.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 2 years of professional sales experience

It'd be great if you also have:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2 years of experience in transportation or Third-Party Logistics (3PL)


Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.

Why Join Us:

Our Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
  • Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career and Leadership Development Programs
  • Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days


Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities.

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