Description
About GLS:
GLS Group is one of the largest parcel services providers in Europe, with a strong local presence in almost all countries across the continent. It also operates through wholly owned subsidiaries in Canada and on the USA’s West Coast within one GLS network. This allows GLS to seamlessly connect its customers and communities with millions of parcels and stories every day. GLS’ network connects its markets with high velocity and flexibility to respond to their fast-changing and dynamic nature. The company provides high quality service tailored to its customers’ needs across more than 50 countries. The GLS network consists of over 120 hubs and more than 1,600 depots, supported by more than 36,700 vans, light vehicles and walkers, and 6,400 trucks. This offers network resilience, superior flexibility, and extended reach. In 2024/25, GLS generated record revenues of 5.9 billion euros and delivered 926 million parcels across the markets. For more information, visit www.gls-group.com.
Requirements
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Major Account Executive conducts business development activities in designated markets to achieve growth and meet revenue objectives. They acquire new customers by identifying customer needs, developing solutions for customers, obtaining commitment and successfully implementing and ramping GLS services. This position also monitors and maintains account relationships to ensure integration of new business and continued customer satisfactions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for new business development, account implementation, maintaining and deepening customer relationships
- Focus on achieving sales targets and goals to close and activate new business with commercial size shippers in your assigned territory
- Successful track record of pipeline management and the sales cycle from lead prospecting to close, activation and meeting targets
- Hunter and growth mentality, growing market share and share of wallet in assigned territory
- Experienced to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team while managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
- Ability to own cross-functional initiatives for your customers
- May be required to perform tasks beyond those explicitly listed in this role.
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)
- Sales experience in the transportation and/or logistics industry
- Exceptional verbal and written professional communication skills
- Skilled with use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- CRM experience, Salesforce.com experience a plus
- Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills
- Goal oriented individual with a desire to succeed and a proven ability to take the initiative
- Decision maker relationship building experience
- Excellent organization and presentation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Highly energetic, motivated self-starter
- Ability to work in the field daily meeting customers at their place of business
- Ability to conduct dock walks as necessary due to customers needs
- Ability to travel 30% of time
EEO STATEMENT:
General Logistics Systems US is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply to at GLS and we strive to select the best qualified applicant for each position in our organization. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. GLS complies with all laws and regulations relating to employment discrimination and is always committed to doing what's right.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Sales experience in the transportation or logistics industry
- Exceptional verbal and written professional communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- CRM experience
- Decision-making, problem-resolution, and creative-thinking skills
- Goal-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated approach
- Relationship-building and decision-making experience
- Organization and presentation skills
- Time-management skills
- Ability to work in the field and meet customers at their businesses
- Ability to conduct dock walks as needed
- Ability to travel 30% of the time
- Salesforce.com experience
What We Do
General Logistics Systems US (GLS US), formerly known as GSO, is a prominent regional parcel and freight delivery company primarily serving the Western United States. As part of the international GLS Group, it specializes in the CEP (Courier, Express, and Parcel) industry, providing reliable ground parcel and expedited shipping solutions for both business and residential customers.
