Account Executive: Uncapped Commissions & Fast-Paced Growth

Longship; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401K with great company matching

Paid time off and paid holidays

Quarterly sales rewards including TRIP

Job summary

Longship, a Lexington, KY-based third-party logistics provider, is hiring an Account Executive to drive freight brokerage sales. You will build professional relationships, identify new business opportunities, and manage accounts to ensure full-cycle service from contract to delivery.

Successful candidates are ambitious, resilient communicators who thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role offers training, coaching, and significant earning potential with uncapped commissions in a

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset preferred and able to build a book of business.
• Comfortable making outbound sales calls and engaging prospective customers.
• Thrives in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented.
• No logistics experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop professional relationships—via phone and e-mails — to sell freight transportation brokerage services
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities while growing existing customer accounts
• Develop and maintain customer relationships through proactive outreach, account management, and business development activities
• 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
• Manage multiple priorities and maintain the flow of business information with a sense of urgency
• Other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Outbound sales

Fast-paced selling

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

No logistics experience required

Job description

Longship, a Lexington, KY-based third-party logistics provider, is hiring an Account Executive to drive freight brokerage sales. You will build professional relationships, identify new business opportunities, and manage accounts to ensure full-cycle service from contract to delivery.

Successful candidates are ambitious, resilient communicators who thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role offers training, coaching, and significant earning potential with uncapped commissions in a