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Local Business Development Executive
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What they do
A Business Development Manager identifies new business opportunities and clients for a company, and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow a company's business. Builds customer relationships and partnerships and negotiates business deals. Works with senior marketing and sales staff to increase sales opportunities.
$138,347 / year median in Minnesota
-2% projected decline
Job Description
What you'll need to succeed as a Local Business Development Executive at XPO Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work or military experience Competitive nature with a hunter mentality and a strong desire to succeed Able to be productive in a variety of work environments with solid time management and organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Available and flexible to work evenings and some weekends, as needed Preferred qualifications: 2 years of professional sales experience 2 years of experience in transportation or in Less Than Truckload (LTL) Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint) Experience working with enterprise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) too Successful Local Business Development Executives are expected to progress to a Local Account Executive role, which requires a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record About the Local Business Development Executive job Pay, benefits and more: Competitive compensation package Full health insurance benefits are available on day one Life and disability insurance Earn up to 9 days of PTO over your first year Earn up to 6 days of paid sick leave per year 9 paid company holidays 401(k) option with company match Education assistance Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan What you'll do on a typical day: Identify new customers in your local and regional markets and bring them the XPO value proposition, including heavy cold calling Grow your account base and work with your regional team to ensure warm handoffs to field sellers as your customers develop Support customers' needs in the overall regional territory that you are part of Work with sales support staff to ensure effective administrative support and customer satisfaction Develop relationships vertically and horizontally within customer organizations Align with and become part of your local service center, ensuring local service centers are aligned to your customer acquisition and growth strategy as you prospect new business in the local area This position is designed as a development pathway to a Local Account Executive role, with the goal of preparing successful employees for advancement within two years. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate sustained success in the Local Business Development Executive role for at least six months before being considered for advancement; however, timing may vary based on demonstrated readiness, performance, business needs, and other relevant factors. Advancement is not automatic and may occur earlier when appropriate. The Local Account Executive role requires a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.