Account Executive

BackStretch; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Job summary

BackStretch in Burnaby is expanding its sales team and seeking an Account Executive to drive new business with a growing customer base. You will identify opportunities, prospect, and close deals while managing the full lifecycle of relationships.

This is an active, fast-paced role where opportunities move quickly. A strong base salary plus bonuses and uncapped commissions reward effort and results.

Qualifications

• Self-starter who works independently yet stays connected to the team.
• Clear, professional communication with customers and partners.
• Creative problem-solving to structure deals and overcome obstacles.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Strong emotional intelligence for relationship building.
• High drive to achieve results in a growth-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through research and outreach.
• Negotiate profitable rates and terms to secure sustainable relationships.
• Manage load entry, tracking, reporting, and account activity in internal systems.
• Coordinate with operations to understand capacity and logistics needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and provide support.
• Collaborate with teammates to solve problems and close deals.
• Own your accounts and continuously improve speed and effectiveness.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong communication

Problem solving

Prioritize opportunities

Emotional intelligence

Drive and ambition

Job description

Now is the time to join this transportation and logistics company in massive growth!

Why apply today?

• Room to actually grow — Over 60% of new hires say they joined for the growth, and they're not wrong. This company genuinely promotes from within, backs it up with real training, and gives you the tools to move up.
• Get rewarded for your effort — Competitive base salary plus an uncapped commission structure means your earning potential isn't decided for you. How far you go is largely up to you.
• Experience isn’t everything, energy matters — You don\'t need to have done it all before. If you bring the soft skills, the hustle, and a willingness to learn, this is a place that will meet you where you are and help you figure out the rest.
• A team that moves fast and builds real things — High energy, collaborative environment, and a product that\'s genuinely leading in the industry. It\'s the kind of place where you\'ll actually feel the work matters.
• Excellent benefits plan — medical, dental, vision plans, Career and Leadership Development Programs, and the list goes on

The company

Bringing together massive carrier capacity, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading logistics expertise - they are creating more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to move freight across North America, and they\'re looking for sharp, energetic people to help them do it.

The role

The sales team is expanding, and this Account Executive role exists to drive new business development across a growing customer base. You\'ll be responsible for identifying, prospecting, and closing new accounts while managing the full lifecycle of those relationships.

This is not a passive role. When opportunities move, you move with them.

What you\'ll do on a typical day

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through research, trusted sources, and direct outreach to prospects
• Negotiate with customers to secure profitable rates, terms, and sustainable relationships
• Manage load entry, tracking, reporting, and account activity within internal systems
• Coordinate with operations to understand carrier capacity, equipment needs, and logistics requirements
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, ensuring they feel supported and valued
• Work collaboratively with teammates to solve problems creatively and close deals
• Take ownership of your accounts and work to continuously improve your speed and effectiveness

What you need to succeed

• Self-starter mentality: you\'re comfortable operating independently while staying connected to the team
• Strong communication skills: you\'ll interact with customers, internal teams, and operational partners with clarity and professionalism
• Problem-solving ability and resourcefulness: you\'ll find creative ways to structure deals and overcome obstacles
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
• Emotional intelligence and genuine relationship-building skills: you\'ll adapt your approach to different personalities and business styles
• Hunger and drive: success in this role rewards effort and results

N ice to have

• Experience in transportation, logistics, brokerage, or supply chain
• A background in sales, business development, or account management
• Cold calling or prospecting experience
• A track record that demonstrates resilience and determination

The details

• Location: Full-time onsite in Burnaby
• Compensation: Strong base salary + benefits on day one. Expected average 1st year compensation between 55k and 70k (highest achievers can earn more as there are uncapped commissions)
• Work environment: 5 days a week in the office. Hours are flexible (7 AM–4 PM or 8 AM–5 PM).