Account Exec II

SUMMARYThis is an outside sales position, responsible for selling Corovan's commercial moving, storage and facility support services to new and existing customers. This includes managing existing clients, finding new customers, as well as acquiring new lines of business from current customers. The Account Executive will increase profitable revenue in the Corovan core business of local office moving. They will specifically focus on new business development in the Northern California or Southern California area assigned and follow up with existing customers to make sure they are getting the best service possible. Sales Representative Service Lines are: Office and Industrial Moving, with a specific emphasis on project work and repetitive office and industrial moving business in assigned market.Warehousing, with a specific emphasis on repetitive accounts with revenue opportunities in warehouse labor and storage at Corovan facilities.Logistics, with a specific emphasis on serving accounts that have one-time and repetitive long distance office relocation, or electronic and other high value product transportation needs, Office and industrial moving, and Commercial warehousing needs outside of the Corovan service areas.An integral part of a successful outcome is partnering with all departments for an end goal of customer satisfaction resulting in company success. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Business Development Activities:Conduct research to identify leads for project related businessEncouraged to initiate and/or participate in lead exchange groups. Also, initiate relationships with individual lead exchange partners from related industries.Cold call project leads and set sales appointments.Conduct site surveys for the purpose of scoping projects, estimating costs, and developing client proposals.Develop proposals for new and existing clients.Present proposals and project plans to clients.Account Management:Oversee client projects including being on premises with client representatives during high-profile projects and when requested by sales manager.Scope, budget, and quote client projects using Corovan's order entry system.Consult with clients on move projects.Provide project preparation, planning and training services to clients.Conduct move training presentations with client employees.Provide detailed and precise move plans and work order instructions.Coordinate project details with Corovan transportation team and respond promptly to inquiries.Manage client inquiries.Participate in collection activities, when requested by management.Negotiate contract details, rate increases and track profitability.Monitor customer satisfaction ratings follow up with clients on service issues.Training and Development: Become proficient on the company's chosen Contact Management Software (CMS), and then utilize the software program daily to manage the sales process and efficiently generate new business (current CMS is ).May be required to participate in Six Sigma projects.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.COMPETENCIES:PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKINGSKILLS - Organization skills, attention to details, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment.COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - Ability to communicate effectively to customers and coworkers. Focuses on solving conflict; listens to others and seeks to understand; keeps calm and professional; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Listen effectively to client's needs.TEAMWORK - Balances individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.INDUSTRY EXPERTISE - Ability to learn procedures in moving, including all the steps in a customer pre-move meeting, post destination signage and communicate all standard move and install protocol to the customers and crews. Must be familiar with the O&I (Office & Industrial) move process.CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT - Able to outline key variables in a contract and propose solutions for customers. Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive material.SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE - PC skills including proficiency Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.CONSULTATIVE SELLING - Proven capabilities in sales to large-scale customers. Excellent to build relationships. Ability to learn the processes in the sales industry. Ability to connect and have meaningful conversations with customers. Understand and analyze a potential customer's needs.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Required:High School diploma.Strong interpersonal communication skills.Knowledge of MS Office, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.Valid California driver's license and driving record that meets the company's insurance carrier's requirements.Preferred: Project management experience, in order to conceptualize a project, discuss it with the customer and with operations, formulate an effective plan.Bachelor's Degree or equivalent of education and experience.Strong business acumen.PRIMARY LOCATION:Orange County (Seated in Corona)PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individuals are required to be able to sit or stand for long periods as needed throughout the day.Walking: May require walking primarily on a level surface but may include walking on uneven or inclined surfaces for lengthy periods throughout the day, often up and down stairs.Handling: Seizes, helps, or works with hands.Lifting: Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 75 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds throughout the day. Pushing or pulling assignment may need to be done with inclines. May also include climbing or descending stairs while carrying goods up to 50 pounds.Reaching: Extend hands and arms in any direction, reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing, assembly, and construction areas and under certain conditions require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses with side shields hard, hats, masks, gloves and/or hearing protection. This list is not all inclusive.Temp/Weather: Works in either 1) Office environment - for the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment, and 2) Warehouse - may be exposed to cold or hot temperatures, and 3) Outside - may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and hot or cold conditions.Noise: Works in office, warehouse or outside environment, with constant or intermittent noise.POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:This is a full-time salaried position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week.Employees might be required to work evenings or weekends depending on the business needs.TRAVEL:60% travel throughout assigned geographical area to meet with customers and walk customer sites. AAP/EEO STATEMENT:The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment activities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, based on their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex and gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status and any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law (collectively referred to as "protected characteristics").OTHER DUTIES:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Created: 2024-11-09