Account Executive-sydney

**Account Executive-Sydney**

**Come Join our Growing Team - New Opportunity in our Newest Location in South Eveleigh - International Freight Forwarder**

**Competitive base + commission compensation package**

Priority will provide the infrastructure and resources to successfully market our company. It is expected that the Account Executive will utilize the tools provided and further develop our system to successfully capture market share. A successful Priority account executive must contribute new ideas and aggressively target potential business. Relationship building, account maintenance and follow through are essential characteristics required of this person.

You will be provided continued technical training and support on air freight, ocean freight, project management logistics, ground transport, warehousing, and customs brokerage. Additionally, you will receive training on our quote system, and learning about our CRM and opportunity management process. You will also be exposed to our longer-term strategy and growth targets.

**Basic Duties**:

- Establishes and maintains client contacts and develops sales strategy.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned clientele and develop a deep understanding of customer needs and long-term business strategies.
- Negotiate contracts, prepares quotations and proposals for clients.
- Dissemination of pertinent SOP's and industry Information to operations staff.
- Interact with all operations and customer service staff (domestic, export, and Import) to ensure completion of activities and a cohesive team environment.
- Augment resolution of any problems, concerns, etc. that develop with clients, vendors and operations.
- Assist with and coordinate client education seminars.
- Accurate and timely utilization of Priority’s CRM and Operations system to manage client relationships, pipelines and opportunities.
- Weekly attendance of solos, management, and/or operational meetings as requested/needed, including preparation of reports for management.
- Participation in development of relative marketing materials, tradeshow displays, etc.
- Travel as needed to develop, secure and maintain target business.
- Market research to identify new clients and to expand business with existing clients in identified markets.
- Identification of new business opportunities that will contribute to personal/company growth based on market feedback/research.

**Key Qualities**:

- 5 years’ experience in sales
- 5 year of experience in freight forwarding
- Ability to negotiate and close complex deals
- Ability to work well with other functional heads of the business to develop strategies, plans and sets objectives
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Experience using Cargowise preferred

This list is not inclusive of all daily tasks or general office expectations but rather a list of fundamental requirements specific to this job position. Priority Worldwide relies on its employees to be multi-faceted and assist wherever needed. Other related duties not listed may be assigned by management.

Priority Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Eveleigh, NSW 2015: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person