Account Executive

Job Description

Job Description

Yamato Transport USA., Inc. is a fully owned subsidiary of Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., a global logistics and freight forwarding company which is the number one express parcel delivery provider in Japan. Yamato Transport USA, Inc. provides its customers with cross border business opportunities with fully maintained logistics, air freight, marine freight, customs brokerage, customer relocation, and express parcel delivery service.

Yamato Transport USA, Inc. is looking for self-driven and results-oriented individuals. As we grow our business domestically and internationally, we highly value individuals who can be an immediate asset to our company.

We offer Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, 401k, Medical / Dental Health Insurance, Holiday Bonus Program and an exciting Referral Bonus Program!

VISIT US AT : www.yamatoamerica.com

Job Title : Account Executive

Branch Office : Western Region

Job Description

Account Executive will be responsible for selling Yamato’s shipping and logistics

services to customers with diverse transportation needs. The Account Executive will be

responsible for growing the business primarily through generating sales leads, soliciting

new accounts through face-to-face meetings and presentations, increasing the services

provided on current accounts, and selling all of Yamato’s services.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute sales mainly in PNW, Bay Area & SOCAL areas.
• Direct Selling and calling on Prospective customers, identifying customer needs, establishing buying and selling cycles and preparing sales reports.
• On Boarding customers in accordance with company policies.
• Managing and monitoring marketing and sales activity.
• Evaluating market trends and developing strategic plan to match sales activities with trends.
• Actively updating all activity within our CRM data platform
• Meeting KPI objectives set forth by your managers.
• Manage accounts to retain existing relationships and grow business.
• Meet agreed budget targets for revenue / profit, volume, etc.
• Provide solution-based proposals to customers for our services.
• Resolve complications utilizing problem solving skills.
• Communicate with overseas agent for sales support.
• Respond to emails and answer phone calls from clients.
• Generate revenue and grow client base : Cold Call, prospect, qualify leads and other new business opportunities, schedule appointments, solidify relationship and close new business.
• Travel or visits to customers site of business to conduct presentations and attend meetings.
• Accompany customers in other businesses to cross-sell.
• Become a counterpart of Yamato's forwarding members in each country.
• Enter all sales activities into Salesforce and achieve your target number of sales.
• Expand business and increase the number of customers.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, as well as a proven track record in sales or related fields.

Work Setting

Onsite and / or work remotely

Salary Range $50K – $55K + DOE

Plus eligible for Commission

Overtime Required (Yes or No)

No

Travel Required (Yes or No. If Yes, how often.)

Yes 2-4 times / month