• Regional Tradeshow Specialist II

    ABF Freight (Bedford Park, IL)


    Job Description

    The Regional Tradeshow Specialist II grows and maintains profitable ABF Trade Show business by selling and marketing ABFs' services to an assigned list of customers and meeting company goals.

    Responsibilities

    * Complete monthly sales audit reports and expense reports, as company guidelines require.

    * Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.

    * Other duties and projects, as assigned.

    * Maintain account information for territory in ABF databases.

    * Manage business relationships and entertain specified customers.

    * Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.

    * Assist in collection process and cargo claim prevention, as needed.

    * Develop sales strategies and make sales calls and presentations to assigned customers.

    * Communicate with customers, front-line management, and various ABF departments to establish service packages and resolve problems for clients.

    * Create service solutions for customers' unique business problems and initiate pricing.

    * Complete itinerary and call report as required by company guidelines and IRS regulations.

    * Negotiate service requirements and prices.

    Requirements

    Education:

    * Bachelor's Degree, preferred

    Experience:

    * 6 years transportation industry experience concerning business solutions, competitors, and decision makers.

    Computer Skills:

    * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferred

    Additional Requirements:

    * Knowledge of the transportation industry, and ABFs policies, services, and computer systems and services capabilities.

    * Current and legal driver's license to operate an automobile.

    * Travel requirements - Frequent (50-75%)

    Competencies:

    * Addressing Customer Needs

    * Cross-Selling

    * Negotiating

    * Perseverance and Follow-Through

    * Problem Solving

    * Relationship Management

    * Sales Closing and Agreements

    * Selling

     

    Other Details

    Work Hours:

    * Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.

    Compensation:

    * This is a salary position paid biweekly.

    * Variable compensation is included.

     

    In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the starting pay for this position ranges between $68,000.00 to 85,000.00 annually but will be negotiated at the time of offer DOE.

    About Us

    ArcBest® is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. We offer ground, air, and ocean transportation through various capacity providers, including our LTL carrier ABF Freight®, our truckload service MoLo®, and our expedite fleet, Panther Premium Logistics®. Through our managed solutions, we partner with customers to create logistics strategies that increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs and give better insights into their supply chains. We also offer moving services through U-Pack®. Our technology and innovations team, ArcBest Technologies, provides custom-built solutions, leading-edge technology, and advanced analytics that help support our customers and optimize supply chains. Want to join the ArcBest team? We're looking for top talent who supports our values-driven culture and is driven to deliver an excellent customer experience.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability