Senior Account Executive - Warehousing & Contract Logistics

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Senior Account Executive – Warehousing & Contract Logistics

The Senior Account Executive is responsible for driving growth through both new business acquisition and expansion of existing accounts in the warehousing and distribution sector of contract logistics. This role is focused on growing and deepening customer relationships, with an emphasis on partnering closely with third-party logistics providers and internal stakeholders to deliver tailored warehousing solutions that align with client needs and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Development:

• Proactively identify, prospect, and secure new customers across industries such as Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Retail, eCommerce, Electronics/Technology, Industrial, and Automotive.

• Lead the end-to-end sales process for new clients, including lead generation, qualification, solution positioning, and closing.

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through networking, industry events, referrals, and targeted outreach.

• Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to develop go-to-market campaigns and proposals that resonate with prospects.

Client Relationship Management:

• Strengthen and expand long-term relationships with key client stakeholders, with a focus on account farming and upselling warehousing capabilities.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic customers, deeply understanding their business challenges and proactively identifying opportunities for value creation.

• Lead collaborative contract negotiations that result in profitable, sustainable partnerships.

• Proactively prepare for and respond to RFPs/tenders, supported by established relationships and a consultative sales approach.
   

Solution Design & Implementation:

• Work hand-in-hand with the Solutions Design team to develop innovative, warehousing-focused logistics solutions.

• Lead the cross-functional engagement process across Operations, IT, Legal, Risk, Project Management, and HR to ensure seamless coordination throughout the RFP and onboarding process.

• Provide insights into operational feasibility, resource requirements, and scalability throughout solution development.

• Partner closely with operational teams to drive smooth implementation and long-term success of solutions.
   

Market Intelligence & Industry Insight:

• Maintain a deep understanding of warehousing and contract logistics trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings.

• Use market and client feedback to inform solution development and strategic planning.

• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings to strengthen visibility and thought leadership within the warehousing logistics space.
   

Collaboration & Influence:

• Actively contribute to cross-departmental planning and strategy, supporting the growth of warehousing-focused services.

• Serve as a connector across internal teams, helping to break down silos and drive coordinated account success.
   

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of business development or account management experience within warehousing, contract logistics, or distribution services, with a demonstrated track record of growing client relationships.

• Deep understanding of warehousing operations, distribution center dynamics, and value-added services in a B2B context.

• Proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with a strategic and consultative mindset.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to design tailored solutions based on client challenges and goals.

• Experience in operational or industrial design within a warehousing or distribution environment is a strong plus.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.