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Business Development Executive

2 weeks ago


Etobicoke, Canada XTL Transport, Logistics, Distribution Full time

**Summary**:
The primary focus of this position is to drive sales and profitability in support of the company’s ambitious growth strategy. This will be accomplished by researching, qualifying, and securing new business, as well as developing and implementing account development strategies within assigned regions, in alignment with corporate objectives.

**Responsibilities**
**1. Prospecting**
- Actively generate a high volume of leads through cold calling, networking, and leveraging personal referrals.
- Build and maintain a robust network of external contacts to consistently uncover new business development opportunities.
- Conduct regular prospecting activities, ensuring a minimum expected level of weekly client presentations and/or visits.
- Strategically perform needs analysis to design tailored transportation, warehousing, and distribution solutions for prospective customers.
- Present proposed solutions to Directors or the VP of Sales for approval.
- Update and manage the prospective client database to ensure accurate and current information.
- Regularly utilize and maintain sales tools, including Salesforce and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
- Stay informed about all service offerings of XTL to effectively address client needs.
- Arrange and attend meetings with potential clients to foster relationships and explore opportunities.
- Research and identify emerging market opportunities to drive business growth.

**2. Closing**
- Prioritize customer needs by engaging in a consultative selling approach to build strong, lasting relationships.
- Demonstrate strong negotiation and closing skills to secure complex deals.
- Negotiate rate and service agreements in alignment with pricing and corporate guidelines.
- Actively participate in sales strategy meetings to drive business initiatives.
- Ensure consistent follow-up with customers on opportunities, regardless of outcome.
- Adhere to company SOPs when onboarding new clients, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Focus on meeting and exceeding company-defined sales targets and budgets for the applicable fiscal periods.
- Coordinate and respond to client RFPs while ensuring timely submissions and adherence to deadlines.

**3. Account Management and Development**
- Foster long-term client relationships to ensure sustained business growth.
- Educate customers on company systems and policies, addressing complaints and concerns when necessary.
- Develop new business opportunities by creating strong relationships, generating fresh ideas, and identifying potential sales leads.
- Stay informed on industry trends and issues to effectively engage with both existing and potential clients.
- Leverage internal company resources to provide effective customer support and ensure client satisfaction.
- Manage contract renewals and price adjustments in a timely and efficient manner.
- Adhere to company SOPs for customer acquisition, submission processes, and tendering.
- Align with company-provided SOPs for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with applicable clients.
- Prepare compelling PowerPoint presentations to communicate key business information.

**4. Budgetary Responsibilities**
- Develop and present quotes and proposals for new business opportunities to support growth targets.
- Manage and report corporate expenses incurred, ensuring accurate and timely financial tracking.

**5. Culture**
- Support and embody XTL’s core principles and company culture by embracing the values of LEAD WITH GRACE: Leadership, Empowerment, Appreciation, Diversity, Work Ethic, Integrity, Trust, Honesty, Growth, Respect, Agility, Creativity, Excellence.

**Performance Objectives**
- **Sales and Revenue Targets**: Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales goals.
- **Client Engagement**: Maintain a robust pipeline, achieving a set number of client meetings and presentations weekly.
- **Account Growth**: Successfully onboard and grow new accounts, ensuring retention and upselling opportunities.
- **Operational Excellence**: Ensure adherence to SOPs and timely, accurate documentation in Salesforce.
- **Collaboration**: Work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Pricing, Operations, and Marketing, to achieve shared objectives.

**Main Requirements and Competencies**
**Skills & Abilities**
- A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Transportation, Distribution, and/or Logistics Sales and/or Operations.
- Knowledge of specific markets such as Retail, CPG, Food & Beverage, Packaging, Pulp & Paper is strongly preferred.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma (preferred).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong strategic thinking and negotiation abilities.
- Proven success in engaging senior-level decision-makers and building key relationships.
- Goal-oriented, driven to achieve targets through self-motivation, persistence, and determination.
- Familiarity with industry-specific software and tools beyond Salesforce, such as TMS or WMS, is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable t