Account Executive
Atlanta, GA (USA)
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Post Date: 10/28/09 Company: AIT Worldwide Logistics
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Seeking an Energetic Aggressive Account Executive

As a world-class global transportation and logistics provider, AIT Worldwide Logistics designs tailored transportation solutions by ground, air, ocean and rail for the unique applications and delivery service requirements of individual customers across the globe.

Beginning in 1979 as what co-founders Steve Leturno and Dan Lisowski describe as "two guys in a small office with a dream," AIT has grown into an operation of more than 750 employees and $315 million in 2008 annual sales. From it headquarters outside Chicago, AIT spans 35 nationwide locations and an ever-increasing network of international partnerships to provide custom-built IT solutions, flexible worldwide service offerings, competitive price structure and superior customer service.

Company Culture
The corporate culture remains committed to the core principles of a family business, which is unique for a company the size of AIT. A culture that offers a work-life balance & excellent career paths. With over 50 percent of employees employed 5 years our more, AIT provides and environment with mentorship and ongoing support.

Job Description:
This position is for local residents only.
This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest growing and most well respected companies in the logistics industry. In this role, you will create, grow, and manage your own account base.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Accountable to directly identify and initiate business development efforts
  • Develop and execute a field sales business plan that will achieve corporate revenue goals
  • Work closely with the operational staff to ensure customers needs and expectations are met
  • Meet sales threshold/quota as defined by the company


Job Requirements:
  • Minimum 2 years of directly related experience in logistics sales
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • Proven track record in generating profitable revenue growth and retaining existing customers
  • Entrepreneurial attitude, competitive, confident personality with strongly developed persuasive skills
  • Ability to develop long term relationships
  • Must have strong problem solving skills and the ability to think and respond quickly to sales & service issues
  • Must have strong presentation skills and the ability to handle negotiations between AIT and its customers
  • Must be adaptable to changing needs of clients and goals of AIT
  • Effective follow-up skills
  • In-depth knowledge of the company's product and services
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