World Fuel Services

Sales Executive Wholesale II

Posted on: 7 Dec 2023

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Description


As the Sales Executive II for World Fuel Services, you will be responsible for developing a robust pipeline of opportunities with existing assigned strategic accounts and prospective new silver accounts to exceed sales quota targets. Willingness to travels regionally or more often.  Performs work under general supervision. Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter. May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.  

Key Responsibilities 

Prospect and identify new leads and opportunities. 

Achieve sales goals. 

Build and maintain relationships with current customers. ?? 

Lead on-site and off-site sales presentations to potential customers. 

Direct all stages of sales process. 

Maximize margins while meeting sales goals. 

Anticipate market needs and propose alternative solutions when necessary. 

Assist in development of lead generation. 

Seek and Share knowledge of industry trends, competitors, etc. 

Provide weekly sales projections and status updates to leadership.  

Market Development -Identify supply-driven growth opportunities 

Convergence -introduce WFS products and service opportunities outside of core WFS wholesale products 

Handoff of new customer onboarding to support/admin 

Request credit approval for new customer accounts 

Provide GP and Volume for new opportunities 

Coordinate territory travel for customer and prospect meetings (travel arrangements, expense reporting, etc.) 

Follow up to advance on active opportunities in pipeline 

Forecast Quarterly and Annual territory  

Cold calling qualified leads 

Input/discovery for determining customer spot price segmentation  

Call existing customers to introduce new products and services 

Selling PRISM product/service 

Attend relevant industry conferences 

Performs other related duties, tasks, requests, and directives issued from leaders as required.  

Requirements, Competencies and Certifications 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Self-Motivated.  

Entrepreneurial spirit.  

Working knowledge of competitive natural gas markets. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   

Attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines. 

Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment.  

Exceptional work ethic.  

Minimum Education & Experience 

Bachelor’s Degree and client-facing sales experience is preferred. 

3+ years of managing relationships with major Brands/Refiners. 

3+ years of wholesale sales or supply management experience. 

Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry sales experience. 

Channel partnership experience. 

Experience with Lubricant training and sales training to customers. 

What You’ll Love About Us 

Health Benefits. Medical with HSA and FSA options that includes infertility benefits. 100% coverage of preventative care, Dental, Vision, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program.  

Prepare for the Future. 401K Retirement Plan 50% match. 

Rest and Relaxation. 4 weeks Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays. 

Financial Peace of Mind. Short-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance covered by WFS. 

Learning and Development. LinkedIn Learning. 

Additional Perks We Offer. Long Term Disability Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection. 

 

World Fuel Services

Miami, FL

World Fuel Services Corporation engages in the distribution of fuel, and related products and services in the aviation, marine, and land transportation industries worldwide. Its Aviation segment supplies fuel, and related products and services to commercial airlines, second and third tier airlines, cargo carriers, regional and low-cost carriers, airports, fixed based operators, corporate fleets, fractional operators, private aircraft, military fleets, the U.S. and foreign governments, and intergovernmental organizations.

This segment also offers fuel management, price risk management, ground handling, and dispatch services, as well as international trip planning services, such as flight plans, weather reports, and overflight permits. The company’s Land segment offers fuel, heating oil, propane, natural gas, lubricants, and related products and services to petroleum distributors and retail petroleum operators, as well as industrial, commercial, residential, and government customers.

This segment also offers management services for procuring fuel and price risk management; advisory and fulfillment solutions related to power, natural gas, and other energy products; and card payment solutions, government payment systems for fuel procurement, merchant processing services, toll payment solutions, and commercial payment programs. Its Marine segment markets fuel, lubricants, and related products and services to international container and tanker fleets, commercial cruise lines, yachts and time charter operators, offshore rig owners and operators, the U.S. and foreign governments, and other fuel suppliers.

Its marine fuel-related services include management services to procure fuel, cost control, quality control, claims management, and card payment and related processing services. This segment also engages in the fueling of vessels, and transportation and delivery of fuel and fuel-related products. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.