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XPO LOGISTICS provides innovative transportation and logistics solutions for the world’s most demanding supply chains. At XPO, we are committed to fostering inclusive workplaces and promoting diversity of talent and perspectives. We are proud signatories of the Diversity Charter.

We encourage talented individuals to develop their skills and leverage their strengths. We support career development through a wide range of training programs and growth opportunities. We combine creativity with operational rigor and integrate sustainability into our pursuit of operational excellence.

As we grow, you grow — your own success story starts here.

Our Forwarding (FWD) business unit is looking for an Account Executive to accelerate the development of our activity in Central Europe (Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Account Executive is responsible for driving profitable growth through both the development of an existing customer portfolio and the acquisition of new business with our for XPO Regional Center in Trnava (Slovakia).

The role combines Account development (farming) of a large portfolio and business development targeting high-potential accounts

The position is key in strengthening XPO’s presence in Central Europe

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage and develop an existing customer portfolio

· Take ownership of a large portfolio of customers

· Develop revenue and profitability within existing accounts

· Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities (FTL, LTL, forwarding solutions)

· Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (procurement, supply chain directors)

· Ensure high customer satisfaction and retention

Drive new business acquisition

· Define and execute a commercial development plan in Central Europe

· Identify and target new strategic customers in Industrial, FMCG, Automotive, Tech, Luxury

· Build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities

· Lead tenders, RFQs and commercial negotiations

· Monitor market trends and competitor positioning

Position XPO solutions

· Promote XPO’s transport expertise

· Design tailored solutions combining packaged goods transport logistics

· Act as a trusted advisor for customers

Position XPO’s solutions with our customers

· Map customer decision-makers and influence networks within target organizations.

· Represent XPO at executive levels with prospective customers.

· Promote differentiated XPO transport and forwarding solutions tailored to customer needs.

Drive cross-functional collaboration to support new business implementation

· Engage operational leadership to support customer solution design and implementation.

· Coordinate with transport operations, pricing, procurement, engineering to build competitive and sustainable solutions.

· Ensure operational readiness and successful onboarding of newly acquired customers.

Support commercial transition and long-term customer development

· Ensure effective handover and communication of acquired business to operational teams.

· Support account implementation and ramp-up phases when required.

· Collaborate with Sales and Strategic Account Management teams to ensure long-term customer development and retention.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE: The role covers Central Europe scope.

TARGET MARKETS & BUSINESS FOCUS

The Account Executive will focus on developing opportunities within our Strategic markets

· FMCG, Industrial, Packaging, Automotive, Luxury, technology

· International European FTL flows

· Regional Distribution Operations

· Brokerage & Forwarding Activities

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL INTERFACES

Internal Interfaces

· European Sales Teams

· Forwarding Europe Leadership Team

· Strategic Account Management Teams

External Interfaces

· Prospects

· Multinational Customers

· Procurement & buyers

· Supply Chain Directors

· Industry Networks and Partners

SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Some business travel across Central Europe.

· Strong ability to work within an international and matrix organization.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Professional Skills

· Higher education degree, with significant experience in selling transportation solutions.

· Strong knowledge of the Transport & Supply Chain market.

· Demonstrate experience in business development and account management within transport activities.

· Excellent communication and negotiation skills,

· Proven experience in international transport, forwarding, and brokerage activities.

· Strong understanding of European transport operations solutions.

· Strong business development and hunting capabilities.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

Influence & Communication: Ability to influence stakeholders internally and externally and build strong relationships.

Entrepreneurship: Ability to identify new opportunities and develop innovative commercial solutions.

Results Orientation: Strong focus on profitable growth, execution, and performance delivery.