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Ryder System, Inc.

Customer Development Manager - Sales

Ryder System, Inc., Hayward, California, us, 94557


Job Summary

The Customer Development Manager position is responsible for the management of assigned accounts in the Business Unit (BU); the education/development of customer interest in additional Ryder services (including Full-Service Lease, Programmed Maintenance, Lease Financing, Fleet Management Services and Dedicated Contract Carriage) by utilizing the Ryder Sales Process.

Your ability to build and maintain relationships is critical to the success in this role.

The position requires ground travel and includes salary, mileage reimbursement, company cell phone, and excellent monthly commission potential. Some travel may apply for training. We also offer a full benefits package, 401k employer match, and a discount on shares!

Essential Functions

Maintain regular and consistent contact with customers to meet customer requirements. Develop sales penetration plan. Segment account base by opportunity for growth and potential for risk. Present Ryder services and capabilities. Develop relationships with all customer buying influences. Develop complete understanding of customers business, goals and objectives. Work with RIL to develop opportunities for the application of those services as appropriate. Serve as facilitator between customer and Ryder departments or Ryder vendors.

Ensure contracted services are delivered to customer. Orchestrate the development of a productive working relationship with the customer. Maintain appropriate customer contact. Understand and manage customer satisfaction perception. Conduct regularly scheduled customer reviews. Monitor CSI results by account. Develop knowledge base of competitive alternatives. Contribute to an effective transition of accounts sold.

Proactively anticipate problems through continuous dialogue with customer & Ryder staff. Supply customer with information regarding operational performance. Learn customers business & operations.

Training and improvement of sales skills, industry knowledge and personal growth needs.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates problem solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze and interpret financial data

Ability to leverage customers financial data to determine needs and solutions match

Ability to work within various geographic and demographic environments

Ability to guide, engage, and impart knowledge to others

Willingness and ability to work with and mentor new sales employees

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Ability to work in team concept while holding self fully accountable

Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment

Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills

Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Business, Marketing, Transportation or equivalent experience

Five (5) years or more demonstrated consecutive sales and customer relationship management experience in prior sales responsibilities required

DOT Regulated:

No

Job Category:

Outside Sales

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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