Customer Development Manager Fms
The Customer Development Manager FMS 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.
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
Additional Responsibilities :
Performs other duties as assigned.Skills and Abilities :
Demonstrates problem solving skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsEffective interpersonal skillsAbility to analyze and interpret financial dataAbility to leverage customers financial data to determine needs and solutions matchAbility to work within various geographic and demographic environmentsAbility to guide, engage, and impart knowledge to othersWillingness and ability to work with and mentor new sales employeesAbility to work independently and as a member of a teamAbility to work in team concept while holding self fully accountableFlexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environmentCapable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skillsDetail oriented with excellent follow-up practicesQualifications :
Bachelor's degree required in Business, Marketing, Transportation or equivalent experienceFive (5) years or more demonstrated consecutive sales and customer relationship management experience in prior sales responsibilities requiredJob Category : Outside Sales