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Saia, Inc Account Manager in Kansas City, Missouri
Ready To Go Further?
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.
Position Summary
Develops strategic sales plans to promote, protect, and diversify relationships with new and existing business partners.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
Targets and establishes new accounts for revenue growth, profitability, and achievement of strategic sales goals.
Communicates with business partners on a regular cadence to ensure client satisfaction and promote contract renewal.
Identifies and executes situations requiring effective negotiation skills.
Develops client retention growth plans and strategies for evolving a profitable business.
Reviews and reports on customer retention, business opportunities, and market trends to drive revenue growth.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement.
Provides sales quotes and responds to requests for proposals.
Serves as the primary contact for client inquiries, requests, and issues.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
2+ years of sales experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Benefits
At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.
Make Your Move
At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.
Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.