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Account Executive

Dallas, Texas

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Saia isn’t logistics as usual. We’re a different kind of company. We pride ourselves on doing the right thing. Join us and discover all of the ways we stand out. It’s everything from skills-building and advancement opportunities to great benefits and 100 years of stability. Plus, you’re in control of your financial future with commissions and a car allowance. So, while you’re driving sales, we’ll deliver the support you need to succeed. That’s what going further is all about.

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What makes a great Account Executive at Saia? Take a look and see how you match up.

  • Excellent Communicator
  • Impressive Presenter
  • Goal-oriented
  • Analytical
  • Strategic
  • Problem-solver

The Core Values That Drive Us

These define our culture and shape the work we do. Our mission is to safely drive our customers’ success with custom solutions built on the three pillars of our service-focused values: people, purpose and performance.

  • Customer first

  • Safety

  • taking care of each other

  • dignity and respect

  • do the right thing

  • community

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The best part about working here is that I’m backed by an entire team that works just as hard as I do.

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Dallas, Texas Full time JR8304-2024 This position is eligible for commission pay and car allowance.

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 and manages client relationships and identifies business opportunities to increase revenue and retention.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Identifies and pursues new business opportunities to expand the client base and drive revenue growth.
  • Recognizes the objectives of clients and proposes solutions to address challenges.
  • Collaborates with business partners to ensure client satisfaction and successful project delivery.
  • Develops and maintains client retention, growth plans, and strategies to develop a profitable business.
  • Negotiates contracts and closes sales deals to exceed performance metrics.
  • Prepares and presents compelling sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
  • Maintains accurate records of sales activities and client interactions.
  • Researches and tracks market trends, competitor behaviors, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
  • 2+ years of sales or transportation experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS400.

This position is eligible for commission pay and car allowance.

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.


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Take Your Career Further

Stay right here and discover all the ways you can go further. An account executive job opens up multiple opportunities to expand your skills and move your career forward. You can add to your functional expertise, gain valuable industry knowledge, become a mentor to junior team members or lead a team. When you join our sales team, you’ll do more than make things work for our customers and communities. You’ll get to build skills that make things work for you.

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Benefits

  • Health Benefits

    Comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage at reduced rates – not to mention 100% free medical premiums after 10 years with Saia.

  • Physical Wellness

    A comprehensive program focused on preventive care, early detection of conditions, condition management and One Pass gym memberships through our partners including United Healthcare, Teladoc and Livongo.

  • Protection

    Company-paid coverage (disability, life) as well as low-cost supplemental coverage (life, critical illness, accident, etc.) and other programs like the Employee Disaster Relief Program.

  • Flexibility

    Company policies and programs that support flexibility, such as hybrid work locations and paid time-off, including but not limited to vacation, sick days and holidays.

  • Financial Well-being

    Competitive pay, company match on our 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement programs with immediate vesting, employee stock purchase program, flexible spending accounts, legal insurance, financial planning and more.

  • Perks

    Anniversary program, job referral bonuses, scholarship program and more.

  • Emotional Wellness

    Company programs that provide support include our employee assistance program and behavioral health coverage through our medical plan.

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