Account Executive

ClearFreight, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearFreight, Inc. is seeking an Account Executive in the Chicago area to develop new business, grow existing accounts, and deliver customized freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions.

You will introduce customers to ClearFreight's technology, prepare proposals and presentations, and negotiate pricing while collaborating across operations, IT, and finance to ensure an exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of sales experience in freight forwarding, logistics, and/or customs brokerage services.
• Location: must reside near one of ClearFreight's US office locations (Chicago, LA, SF, Seattle, Houston, etc.).
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM systems; CargoWise is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Introduce customers to ClearFreight's technology and visibility tools to enhance their supply chain experience.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and presentations while negotiating competitive, profitable pricing.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve customer challenges and deliver timely, effective solutions.
• Develop and grow your portfolio of clients through strategic prospecting and relationship-building.
• Partner with Marketing to turn qualified leads into long-term customers.
• Act as customer advocate by coordinating with Operations, IT, Finance, and Customer Service to ensure exceptional service.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Relationship-building

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

CargoWise

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CargoWise

CRM systems

Job description

At ClearFreight, you'll do more than sell logistics services—you'll build lasting partnerships helping customers navigate the choppy waters of international trade. As an Account Executive, you'll be responsible for developing new business, growing existing accounts, and delivering customized freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions.Why ClearFreight?

• A great opportunity to join a growing sales organization with strong operational, customs brokerage, compliance, and technology support.
• Protected book of business: your business will never become a house account. What you build remains yours throughout your career with us.
• You are not restricted by territory, commodity, mode of transportation, trade lanes or anything else! Pursue international logistics business wherever you find it.
• ClearView, our proprietary cargo visibility platform, provides customers with real-time shipment tracking, documentation, and analytics across ocean and air carriers—giving our sales team an excellent tool for winning and retaining business.
• More than 25 licensed U.S. Customs Brokers on staff, supported by an experienced compliance team that includes former CBP inspectors. In terms of customs entry volume, we rank 67th out of more than 7,000 customs brokerage businesses in the US.
• CTPAT-certified and validated, representing a high level of recognition under CBP’s trusted-trader program. Trusted by many major global brands across different industries.
• An international footprint, with our own offices in Europe, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, and Panama.

What You'll Do

Sales & Customer Solutions

• Introduce customers to ClearFreight's technology and visibility tools to enhance their supply chain experience.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and presentations while negotiating competitive, profitable pricing.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve customer challenges and deliver timely, effective solutions.

Business Development

• Develop and grow your portfolio of clients through strategic prospecting, networking, referrals, and relationship building.
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities while expanding existing customer relationships.
• Partner with the Marketing team to turn qualified leads into long-term customers.

Account Management

• Act as your customers' advocate by working closely with Operations, IT, Finance, and Customer Service to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Monitor accounts receivable and partner with customers to maintain healthy account performance.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Location: Candidates must reside near one of ClearFreight's US office locations, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, or New York
• Experience: You have 4-5 years of sales experience in freight forwarding, logistics, and/or customs brokerage services.
• Creative: You can identify customer challenges and develop solutions they may not have realized were possible.Engagement: You communicate effectively and bring strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Industrious: You're self-motivated, results-driven, and you wake up every day ready to achieve and exceed sales goals.

What you need

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with CRM systems and CargoWise is a plus.
• A high school diploma or GED; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Fluency in additional languages is a plus.