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Account Executive

  • Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Original job description

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The Account Executive will maximize contributions for Hapag‑Lloyd (Canada) Inc. by building and maintaining a robust customer base, offering shipping products that meet client needs, and achieving volume, revenue, and contribution targets. This role works closely with internal teams to ensure timely bids, manage contracts, and resolve customer issues while supporting overall sales objectives for the 3870 CAMTR – Sales (HLWORG 6) department.

Responsibilities

  • Solicit new customers and develop existing accounts within the assigned market segment.
  • Prepare and submit commercial bids, coordinating with relevant departments to meet deadlines.
  • Create and execute sales plans, managing service contracts and account budgets.
  • Identify customer problems and route them to the appropriate internal teams for resolution.
  • Maintain strong relationships with customers to enhance service quality and satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to address delinquent accounts and escalate when necessary.
  • Update weekly activity reports in Salesforce in accordance with company policy.
  • Work toward achieving area sales targets and contribute to overall business goals.
  • Participate in ad‑hoc projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
  • Travel to customer sites as needed, using a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent with proven sales experience.
  • Excellent written and spoken English and French communication skills are mandatory. 
  • Must be located in Montreal, and legally allowed to work in Canada. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Positive attitude with a self‑motivated approach to personal development.
  • Ability to follow guidelines and adhere to company policies.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales budgets and targets.
  • Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction.
More about this job

Responsibilities

Acquire new customers and grow existing accounts by offering shipping solutions that meet client needs and achieving sales, revenue, and contribution targets. Prepare bids, manage contracts and account budgets, resolve customer issues with internal teams, maintain Salesforce activity reports, and support broader sales initiatives.

Requirements

A university degree or equivalent and proven sales experience are required, along with strong written and spoken English and French communication skills. Candidates must be located in Montreal, legally authorized to work in Canada, proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM systems, able to meet sales targets, and have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.

Skills

  • Sales
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Account Management
  • Commercial Bids
  • Sales Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Budget Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Office
  • English Communication
  • French Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Sales Target Achievement

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Categories

  • Sales
  • Logistics
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Account Executive
  • Sales
  • Shipping
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Account Development
  • Commercial Bids
  • Sales Plans
  • Service Contracts
  • Account Budgets
  • Revenue Targets
  • Contribution Targets
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Delinquent Accounts
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Office
  • English
  • French
  • Personal Vehicle
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Montreal
  • Canada

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