Account Executive

Hapag-Lloyd AG

. Solicit new customers and develop existing accounts within the assigned market segment .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with proven experience in soliciting new customers and managing existing accounts. Proficient in Salesforce and Microsoft Office, with excellent bilingual communication skills in English and French.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proven Sales ExperienceSalesforce ProficiencyBilingual Communication SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementProblem-Solving Mindset

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Hard Skills

Sales PlanningCommercial BiddingAccount Budget ManagementService Contract ManagementSales Target Achievement

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsCollaborative Work StyleSelf-Motivated ApproachPositive AttitudeCustomer Satisfaction Focus

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree or EquivalentValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Customer Relationship ManagementDelinquent Accounts ManagementActivity ReportingMarket Segment DevelopmentAd-Hoc Project Participation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Solicit new customers and develop existing accounts within the assigned market segment
Prepare and submit commercial bids, coordinating with relevant departments to meet deadlines
Create and execute sales plans, managing service contracts and account budgets
Identify customer problems and route them to appropriate internal teams for resolution
Maintain strong customer relationships to enhance service quality and satisfaction
Collaborate with Accounts Receivable on delinquent accounts and escalate when necessary
Update weekly activity reports in Salesforce according to company policy
Work toward area sales targets and overall business goals
Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives assigned by management
Travel to customer sites as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree or equivalent with proven sales experience
Excellent written and spoken English and French communication skills are mandatory
Must be located in Montreal and legally allowed to work in Canada
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
Positive attitude with a self-motivated approach to personal development
Ability to follow guidelines and adhere to company policies
Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales budgets and targets
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mileage reimbursement for travel to customer sites using a personal vehicle