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Description
About Our Company
General Logistics Systems (GLS) Company is an established provider of time-critical package and freight shipping solutions that has been operating in more than 40 countries across Europe for over 30 years, generating annual revenue totaling well above $4 billion.
We've taken our unique but proven business model stateside, where we intend to shake up the market with a truly combined express parcel, premier less-than-truckload (LTL), dedicated and freight brokerage offering that's faster and more flexible than our competitors'.
We passionately believe that our success depends on our customers' success, which informs the 'why' and 'how' of everything we do. At this pivotal stage in our growth journey, we are looking for like-minded individuals to help us build a new kind of logistics company...one that makes customers' lives easier and plays an active role in their achievements.
Position Summary
The Strategic Account Manager for Business Development conducts business development activities in designated markets to achieve growth and meet revenue objectives. They acquire new customers by identifying customer needs, developing solutions for customers, obtaining commitment and successfully implementing and ramping GLS services. This position also monitors and maintains account relationships to ensure integration of new business and continued customer satisfactions.
You will join a team who embraces and respects diverse perspectives, are not afraid to push boundaries, and try new ideas to bring the best solutions to our customers. We are building new solutions, in an entrepreneurial environment and challenging the status quo of the industry.
This position will report to the Regional Sales Manager and lead the segment into its next round of growth, expanding market share and finding ways to acquire new customers. The ideal candidate has experience in transportation and logistics with a track record of attaining goal success through their territory management. This person needs to be a self-starter, process, and accountability oriented and comfortable working across multiple functional areas within the company.
We are relentless in our pursuit to create a world class experience for every customer. Are you ready to join an exciting and growing organization!
What we are looking for:
As the Strategic Account Manager you are:
Requirements
Qualifications and Essential Functions Needed:
EEO Commitment:
General Logistics Systems US is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply to at GLS and we strive to select the best qualified applicant for each position in our organization. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. GLS complies with all laws and regulations relating to employment discrimination and is always committed to doing what's right.
Full Time
$105k-143k (estimate)
07/01/2023
06/13/2024
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