Account Representative

3 days ago

Edmonton AB, Edmonton Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada DHL Express Full-time

DHL Express has an opening for an Account Representative in Edmonton, Alberta. DHL is the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world, and this role is central to growing and managing key customer accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Initiate and maintain scheduled contact with assigned customers at multiple contact levels
  • Analyse customer needs and activity using complex sales/service solutions and service agreements
  • Target and secure strategic international business
  • Facilitate annual, or as needed, rate increases
  • Achieve established sales targets
  • Identify and secure automated shipping system opportunities at customer sites; develop, present, and negotiate proposals/quotes
  • Ensure appropriate width and depth of relationship within customer organization
  • Maintain comprehensive customer profiles
  • Act as liaison between customer and company resources; engage appropriate personnel as required
  • Update management on competitive activity
  • Complete sales reports for management

Required Skills and Knowledge

  • Achieve established sales revenue and shipment targets
  • Customer margins, volumes and suppressions managed in compliance with company standards
  • Meet pre-established performance standards

Education and Experience

  • 2–4 years of B2B sales experience with a proven track record of success
  • Demonstrated ability to infiltrate senior customer levels and represent value
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and probing skills, high aptitude and initiative for follow-up
  • Customer service orientation
  • Strong business, courier and/or supply chain management knowledge
  • Knowledge of technology applications in business
  • Demonstrated drive, persistence, and initiative
  • Strong negotiation and presentation skills
  • Implemented measurements and strategies to attain goals

2–4 years of B2B sales experience with a proven track record; demonstrated ability to engage senior customer levels; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong negotiation and presentation skills; knowledge of supply chain management, courier services, and business technology applications.