Longship · 13 hours ago
Sales Account Executive
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$40K/yr - $50K/yrLongship is a third-party logistics company specializing in over the road truckloads of fresh, frozen, and dry shipments. They are currently hiring for the entry-level position of Account Executive, where the role involves overseeing customer shipments from pickup to on-time delivery while maintaining high standards of service and reliability.
Freight ServiceLogisticsShippingTransportation
Hiring Manager
Maddie May
Responsibilities
Prospect and develop strong professional relationships—via phone and e-mails — to sell freight transportation brokerage services
Provide full cycle customer service from contract to delivery
Understand the customers’ shipping needs and negotiate rates
Contact carriers/trucking companies to find the most efficient shipping option, provide order tracking and delivery confirmation
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain the flow of business information with a sense of urgency
Contacting customers daily to not only generate revenue but maintain the relationship
Responsible for identifying sales opportunities and closing sales
Other duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Entrepreneurial sales approach, no set territories
Cold calling- not afraid to pick up the phone
Aptitude and appreciation for selling in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal/written communication skills and follow-thru abilities
Strong work ethic with a team mentality
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (preferred but not required)
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
401K with great company matching
Paid time off and paid holidays
Quarterly sales rewards, including trips, monetary bonuses and more
26-week, on-site training
Internal advancement opportunities & career development
Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility with a private fitness center
Intramural sports, strong comradery, and a collaborative work environment
Company
Longship
Longship is a logistics company specializing in over-the-road truckloads of fresh, frozen, and dry shipments.
Founded in 2012
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeff Bauder
Chief Financial Officer
Matt Garland
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2024-01-25
2023-07-08
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