Entry-Level Freight Sales: Build Your Own Book

Patriot-Freight-Group

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based earnings
Paid training
Opportunity to increase earnings
Six-figure earning potential

Job summary

Patriot Freight Group is hiring for an Account Executive in Houston. You will prospect and develop new customers, build your own book of business, and foster long-term customer and carrier relationships.

Competitive candidates who thrive on phone outreach and a performance-based earning structure will excel. You will enter Patriot Freight Group's structured First 90 Days Account Executive Development Program, learn freight basics, and develop the skills to outperform competitors in the

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • College degree preferred, but not required.
  • Strong professional references preferred.
  • Previous sales, hospitality, restaurant, customer service, athletics, military, leadership, or other competitive experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, phone-heavy, performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prospect and develop new customers
  • Build and manage your own book of business
  • Develop long term customer and carrier relationships
  • Negotiate rates and protect margin
  • Coordinate freight from pickup through delivery
  • Solve real time transportation problems
  • Manage profitability and account growth

Skills

Competitive mindset
Phone sales
Performance-driven
Prospecting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
College degree preferred
Strong professional references

Job description

Patriot Freight Group is hiring for an Account Executive in Houston. You will prospect and develop new customers, build your own book of business, and foster long-term customer and carrier relationships.

Competitive candidates who thrive on phone outreach and a performance-based earning structure will excel. You will enter Patriot Freight Group's structured First 90 Days Account Executive Development Program, learn freight basics, and develop the skills to outperform competitors in the

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