Outside Sales Account Manager

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions•Nashville, TN

23d•$54,000 - $54,000

About The Position

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here. Job Description: BUILD ON YOUR CAREER WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE At Ryder, our most important competitive advantage is our people. CULTURE- INTEGRITY- FAMILY. As a Customer Engagement Manager, you’ll be part of a dynamic team, equipped to succeed and empowered to develop your transportation & logistics career. This is an essential industry and we’ve been in the game since 1933! Summary The Customer Engagement Manager (CEM) position is responsible for the management of assigned accounts in the Business Unit (BU); the education/development of customer interest in additional Ryder services (including Full-Service Lease, Programmed Maintenance, Lease Financing and Fleet Management Services) by utilizing the Ryder Sales Process. The CEM’s book of business will typically consist of; smaller less complex Local accounts with power fleet size opportunities of 1-4 units, smaller less demanding National accounts, smaller coordinated accounts whereby the economic buyer is not at this location(s). Territory: Tennessee and Alabama Schedule: Monday - Friday, First Shift Salary: Base Salary + Lucrative Commission Potential Base Salary: $54,000 + Lucrative Commission Structure Average Commission Year One: $15,000 The position requires ground travel and includes salary, mileage reimbursement, company cell phone, and excellent monthly commission potential. Some travel may apply for training. We also offer a full benefits package, 401K employer match, and a discount on shares! Ryder has been named One of Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek, America's Best Large Employers by Forbes, World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine, Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by Women in Trucking, Overdrive Award by General Motors, Food Logistics' Top 3PL Award by SDC EXEC, Reader's Choice Excellence Awards by Inbound Logistics, & Top Women to Watch in Transportation. We have the largest EV footprint in the U.S. In addition to that, Verizon has recognized Ryder with Supplier Environmental Excellence Award. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usBbl6L1V6E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b24PFgxvVS0 .

Requirements

Sales skills, Required
Account Management skills, Required
Negotiation skills, Required
Contractual leasing, Required
Pricing, Required
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or transportation, or equivalent experience, Required
2 years or more experience providing service to customers., Required
2 years or more experience selling to customers., Required
Travel Yes, Greater than 60%

Responsibilities

Attain or exceed assigned sales quotas and profit targets.
Maintain regular and consistent in person and virtual contact with customers to meet customer requirements.
Develop a sales penetration plan to expand Ryder’s wallet share.
Segment account base by opportunity for growth, renewal (retention) and potential for risk of loss.
Present Ryder services and capabilities.
Develop relationships with all customer buying influencers.
Develop complete understanding of customers’ business, goals, and objectives.
Work collaboratively with DTS/SCS to develop upsell opportunities for the application of those services as appropriate.
Serve as facilitator between customers and Ryder departments or Ryder vendors.
Ensure contracted services are delivered to customers.
Orchestrate the development of a productive working relationship with the customer.
Maintain appropriate customer contact.
Understand and manage customer satisfaction perception.
Conduct regularly scheduled customer reviews.
Monitor VOC results by account.
Develop knowledge base of competitive alternatives and identify share of wallet opportunities.
Contribute to an effective transition of accounts sold upstream in Ryder’s services portfolio.
Update CRM with relevant account specific details and interactions.
Proactively anticipate problems through continuous dialogue with customer & Ryder staff.
Supply customer with information regarding operational performance.
Learn customers business & Operations.
Customer Education - Providing customers with information on new services, changes in policies, and best practices for using the leased trucks efficiently.
Training and improvement of sales skills, industry knowledge and personal growth needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.