Account Executive, Field

Roadrunner Freight; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Roadrunner Freight is seeking a field-based sales professional in Portland, OR to expand market share and strengthen customer relationships within a fast-growing logistics environment. This hybrid role emphasizes direct customer engagement and requires independent field activity to drive revenue.

The position focuses on disciplined prospecting, structured account management, and strong alignment between Sales and Operations to deliver value for customers and the company.

Responsibilities

• Expand market share through disciplined prospecting.
• Strengthen customer relationships in the field.
• Align Sales and Operations to deliver customer solutions.
• Translate customer needs into commercially sound logistics solutions.

Job description

This role sits at the front line of revenue generation, responsible for expanding market share and strengthening customer relationships in a highly competitive, logistics-driven environment. The business is scaling, and sustained growth depends on disciplined prospecting, structured account management, and strong alignment between Sales and Operations.Success in this role means consistently creating new revenue opportunities while protecting and expanding existing accounts. It requires the ability to operate independently in the field, build trusted relationships, and translate customer needs into commercially sound solutions. This is a mission-critical position that directly influences revenue performance, customer retention, and long-term market positioning.About RoadrunnerWe’re not just moving freight; we’re reimagining long-haul shipping. Our Smart Network offers more direct long-haul metro-to-metro routes than any other nationwide LTL carrier in the United States, with service extending into Canada and Mexico and terminals across 40+ metro markets. Powered by AI and machine learning, our operations platform ensures real-time tracking, custodial control, and full shipment visibility. With driver teams executing over-the-road (OTR) moves — and no freight moving on rail — customers experience industry-leading transit times, minimal rehandling, and dramatically reduced risk of loss or damage.Our 900+ owner-operators benefit from scheduled freight, fewer touches by design, consistent long-haul density, and a differentiated metro-to-metro model that creates predictable earning opportunities.This precision and performance have earned Roadrunner national recognition by over 3,000 shippers, and was ranked this year #1 in Operations, #1 in Technology, and #1 in Value in the Quest for Quality Awards, as well as honors as a Top 100 Trucking Company by Inbound Logistics and a Top Tier Service Carrier by Mastio.We’re growing fast. Roadrunner is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together.Compensation & SetupPay: $85,000–$100,000 base salaryLocation: Hybrid (Field-based, customer engagement) | Portland, ORBenefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time offPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical DemandsDaily outside travel to make sales calls in any weather.Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.Outside salespeople are regularly required to sit, stand, travel to and from a customer’s place of business, tour the place of business, work on a personal computer, reach and handle items, work with the fingers, see clearly at 20 feet or more, have depth perception, peripheral vision, adjust focus and talk and hear others in conversations via the phone or in person.Work EnvironmentThe terminal is a well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.The noise level is moderate based on general conversation tones, ringing phones and laser printer operation.Outside travel in all weather is required.Can be subject to occasional wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold (non-weather), and outdoor weather conditions when touring prospect or client plants.There may be slippery conditions or other hazardous footing on the terminal dock or when making outside sales calls.Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air required.* The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive. The position and any of the requirements listed above are subject to change at any time according to the changing needs of the company.* Roadrunner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.* We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!#LI-Hybrid Portland, OR