Director of Sales | Agriculture

Job Description

Job Summary
Manages ~$1B in annual revenue. Provides sales leadership in implementing both short and long term business strategies to maximize results for CSX and the Agriculture & Food business unit, including but not limited to achieving annual revenue, contribution, price, and volume plans. Manages the sales efforts and activities of a team of 4-5 geographically-based sales professionals. Establishes and maintains customer relationships with key accounts at a level that provides influence to transportation decision makers in the effort of developing new business opportunities. Works collaboratively with other key business partners to develop and negotiate price proposals, car supply, and service packages that meet customers' needs and enable CSX to receive the appropriate value for the level of service provided.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to generate profitable growth and achieve annual carload, revenue, contribution, and price plans.
• Develop and enhance sales team via coaching, performance reviews, improving team member skills with training, holding career development discussions, and recruiting diverse talent for the future.
• Represent CSX as the lead sales Director for the Agriculture & Food business unit leading the customer-focused sales effort.
• Provide leadership utilizing integrity and trust to motivate, inspire, and energize sales team members.
• Serve in a leadership capacity as the primary sales Director for the Agriculture & Food business unit.
• Effectively communicate vision and direction consistent with company and business unit goals.
• Develop, collaborate, and prepare value propositions in support of market objectives that enables CSX to receive the appropriate value for the level of service provided.
• Promote the development of strong long-term relationships with internal and external customers.
• Develop and maintain Agriculture & Food industry knowledge and expertise by attending various industry conferences and seminars.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 7 or more years of experience in Business/Strategic Development, Sales/Account Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Logistics, or Operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree
• 5 or more years of supervisory experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of rail operations and physical infrastructure
• Knowledge of market, competitive factors, pricing, and financial or physical trading
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Analytical skills and negotiation skills
• Ability to be decisive and exercise good judgment
• Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to orchestrate multiple activities in a high-paced environment
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and executive audiences
• Ability to maintain composure in high stress situations and manage a geographic-based sales team with significant travel requirements

Leadership
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Work inside an office environment

About Us

CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, one in which all individuals are valued, appreciated, included, respected and proud to be equal members of our team. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as our support for veterans and reservists. Take the next step and move your career forward with CSX.

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Connect with us on Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

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