Vitran Express is a Canadian provider of freight services. Vitran offers less-than-truckload (LTL) service throughout Canada utilizing its own infrastructure and exclusive partners. We are an asset based company with the resources to grow and meet the challenges in a dynamic marketplace.
 
Vitran is expanding its service coverage as such, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced transportation Account Executive. We are looking for someone who will want to champion this opportunity in servicing the Southwestern corridor (Windsor, Sarnia, London and Woodstock). The ideal candidate will have a strong market knowledge of the region and who will work closely with our London Terminal.

This positon is domiciled in our London Terminal reporting to the Director of Sales in Toronto.      
       
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for prospecting, developing, and closing new impact account opportunities
• Manage existing major client portfolio
• Execute strategic plan based on customer and company needs
• Developing and meeting revenue sales budgets
• Develop and maintain relationships with key accounts 

Skills, and Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years selling experience in the transportation industry
• Must be able to manage and maintain current sales territory portfolio
• Ability to grow revenue month over month, year over year
• Must be able to drive results
• Must be a strong closer
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Ability to interact with wide variety demographics
• Ability to negotiate and sell value added proposition
• Post-secondary education preferred
• Must be able to navigate through Microsoft applications
• Must be able to work within a team and also be individually driven to accomplish set goals 

Required Experience:

• Less-than-truckload Sales [LTL]: 5 years 

Required License or Certification:

• Driver License 

Required education:

• Diploma/Certificate

Competitive compensation program including excellent base salary, generous car allowance, expenses, quarterly incentive program, RRSP plan
 
We thank all applicants who apply, however only those who meet the above qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
Please forward your resume in confidence to:  hr@vitran.com