Business Development Executive Jobs in Tennessee

INTRODUCTION

Accelerate your career at RXO

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

As an Account Executive at RXO, you will generate new sales revenue and identify business opportunities for company services. If you love searching for new business and you’re good at closing the deal, join us.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain a book of business throughout North America
• Prospect for leads to build a pipeline, including heavy cold calling
• Nurture accounts to retain existing relationships and to grow share of business
• Use traditional and electronic communication tools to contact former, current and prospective customers
• Create quotes and sales proposals for company services; collaborate with the team on pricing decisions, supplier selection and timing
• Translate business opportunities into incremental revenue through strong selling; succeed at heavy price and service negotiations with customers and carriers
• Accurately maintain and update information in the company's operating systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to negotiate deals with a high sense of urgency
• Experience in direct sales; experience working in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work as part of a team
• Business-minded work style with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

WHY JOIN US:

OUR BENEFITS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career and Leadership Development Programs
• Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days

OUR CULTURE

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

THE NEXT STEP

Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification.