Customer Account Executive

Freight Wizards LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Clear pathway for promotion

Competitive salary plus uncapped commission

Job summary

A logistics services firm in Chicago is seeking an ambitious Customer Account Executive to drive sales through cold calling and relationship building. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of B2B sales experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. With a competitive base salary and uncapped commissions, this role offers a clear pathway for internal promotions and comprehensive training to ensure your success. Join us and make an impact in the logistics industry.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in logistics.
• Strong sense of urgency and discipline to out-work others.
• Highly organized with excellent time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new customers through cold calling and emailing.
• Develop relationships with prospective clients and present solutions.
• Make 100+ outbound calls daily to close sales and manage shipments.
• Meet or exceed sales and revenue targets with effective strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Organization

Time management

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Customer Account Executive

If you want a fast‑paced sales role where your effort equals your paycheck — let’s talk! We’re looking for experienced, ambitious Customer Account Executives who are eager to succeed and not afraid of the hustle.

About the role

• Acquire new customers through cold calling, emailing, and quoting shipments.
• Collaborate with a Carrier Account Representative on awarded business to help service our clients’ transportation needs and build a resilient book of business.
• Thrive in a high‑volume B2B transactional sales environment, be comfortable picking up the phone, solve problems on the fly, work under pressure, and own your results.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission (20–30%).
• Work in the heart of Chicago — a vibrant city setting full of restaurants, nightlife, and networking opportunities.
• Paid training provided — your success is our success, and we’re here to help you win.
• Clear pathway for internal promotion into leadership roles.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients.
• Confidently inquire into and verify customer needs, then present tailored solutions.
• Coordinate with a Carrier Account Representative to ensure smooth, satisfying service delivery.
• Meet or exceed sales and revenue targets by executing effective sales strategies.
• Make 100+ outbound calls each day to find, close, and build relationships with shippers; negotiate terms and work with our team on the management of daily shipments.

We’d love to hear from you if

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• You have at least 2 years of B2B sales experience (preferably in logistics or similar).
• You’re punctual (work starts at 7:00 A.M. on‑site).
• You bring a strong sense of urgency, drive, and the discipline to out‑work anyone you know.
• You’re coachable and eager to learn.
• You have excellent negotiation, communication, and customer‑service skills.
• You’re highly organized, possess excellent time‑management skills, and are obsessed with delivering results and maintaining order.
• You’re used to meeting and exceeding quotas in a fast‑paced sales setting.

Schedule & Location

• Monday to Friday, alternating Saturdays, on‑site in Chicago.
• Must be accessible 24/7/365 (to support dynamic client and logistics needs).

Compensation: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Freight Wizards is a 3PL Freight Brokerage that aims to connect our Customers with qualified Carriers to service their Freight Transportation needs across North America. We MAKE IT HAPPEN because of our Training, Ethical Expectations, Accessibility 24/7/365, and Hard Work as a means to providing the best‑in‑class transportation services to our customers.