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Account Executive

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in sales and account management within the transportation, logistics, or technology sectors.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-based architecture and the value proposition of subscription models.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Proficient with CRM software, preferably Salesforce, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base.
  • Lead the transition of existing customers to subscription-based models, articulating the value and benefits effectively.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the region, including cold calls, networking, and leveraging existing relationships.
  • Prepare and present sales proposals, quotes, and contracts with accurate pricing and configurations.

About the company

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Transporeon

Logistics & transportation

At Transporeon, our goal is to bring transportation in sync with the world. Our cloud-based transportation sourcing and management platform powers the most experienced network of shippers, suppliers, retailers, goods recipients, and carriers in the world. Founded in 2000, we help our 1,300+ active global shippers and our 120,000+ carriers transport goods more efficiently and sustainably than ever before. Our team is made up of more than 1000 highly skilled, committed, and creative professionals, sitting in one of our eight office locations. Together we speak 25 different languages, helping us serve our global customers and partners and manage our 20 million annual global transports. In addition to our core Transporeon Execution Solutions, procurement, and market intelligence solutions, we also offer Real-Time visibility with Sixfold and payment services with ControlPay. By combining this deep industry knowledge with technical expertise, we can provide a holistic approach to transport management. This leads to greater transparency, increased efficiency, and improved sustainability — helping us truly become a driving force for good and bringing transportation in sync with the world.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryLogistics & transportation
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Job Description

Your Title: Account Executive

Job Location: Western, US - Remote

Our Department: Transportation

Are you an Account Manager that enjoys creating and maintaining professional relationships? Do you read between the lines and know when to act proactively? Then join us in creating a future brimming with possibilities!

What you will do:

The Account Executive is a dual-role position responsible for driving sales growth and expanding Trimble's market share within a specified region. This role involves strategic account management, new business development, and leadership in transitioning customers from traditional models to advanced, subscription-based solutions. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Sales, this position plays a crucial role in achieving sales targets and fostering long-term relationships with key enterprise clients.

  • Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to achieve sales targets and expand customer base.

  • Lead the transition of existing customers to subscription-based models, articulating the value and benefits effectively.

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the region, including cold calls, networking, and leveraging existing relationships.

  • Maintain and deepen relationships with existing accounts, ensuring customer success and satisfaction.

  • Prepare and present sales proposals, quotes, and contracts with accurate pricing and configurations.

  • Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and product development, to align sales strategies with company goals.

  • Provide market feedback to the company leadership regarding competitive offerings, prospect needs, and generate product development ideas.

  • Attend and participate in customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events to promote Trimble solutions.

  • Lead, mentor, and support sales team members within the region, fostering a culture of success and goal achievement.

What Skills & Experience You Should Bring

  • Proven experience in sales and account management within the transportation, logistics, or technology sectors.

  • Strong understanding of cloud-based architecture and the value proposition of subscription models.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales quotas consistently.

  • Proficient with CRM software, preferably Salesforce, and Google Workspace.

  • Experience in selling software solutions to the transportation or logistics market preferred.

  • Familiarity with Trimble Transportation’s product offerings and the broader transportation technology landscape preferred.

About Our Division:

Transportation: Trimble Transportation optimizes the movement of freight by providing shippers and carriers with mobility, enterprise, and mapping software to run their businesses more efficiently. As the leading provider of Transportation, Fleet and Asset Management Software and commercial routing and mapping solutions, we are devoted to propelling companies in the trucking industry toward increased efficiency, lower costs, and optimized operations.  Trimble Transportation’s Enterprise division markets and develops transportation supply chain planning, procurement, and execution software solutions delivered as multiple point products and cloud-enabled solutions at various stages of maturity.

Compensation: Trimble provides the following compensation range and a general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

  • Hiring Range: $150-200k
     

  • Pay Rate Type: Salary
     

Bonus Eligible?

No 

Commission Eligible? 

Yes

Compensation:  Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Hiring Range

$91,400.00–$128,900.00

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Bonus Eligible?

No

Commission Eligible?

Yes


Benefits:  Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.


How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.


Application Deadline: Trimble accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at https://investor.trimble.com, under “Corporate Governance.”

Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.

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