Growth-Driven Account Executive, LTL Freight – Chicagoland

Mainfreight Americas; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Training programs

Annual Sales Conference

Job summary

Mainfreight Americas is seeking a motivated individual to promote our asset-based LTL transport solutions to customers in the Greater Chicagoland area. You will develop a sales pipeline, manage cycles, and collaborate with the local team to onboard new business.

You will learn the operation from the ground up with a path to an Account Executive role in 12-18 months, building understanding of LTL fundamentals, pricing, and customer-focused solutions within a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn with a 'Can do' attitude—value attitude over experience.
• Willingness to learn the operation from the ground up of a busy LTL terminal on the way to an Account Executive role in 12-18 months.
• Ability to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of LTL freight operations and pricing.
• Solution focused with an entrepreneurial drive; comfortable operating like a small business within a large company.

Responsibilities

• Promote our asset-based LTL transport solution to customers with a focus on freight originating in the Greater Chicagoland market.
• Develop and maintain a sales pipeline and manage sales cycles to close new business opportunities that support our growth.
• Work closely with your local team to develop SOPs, align resources, and foster multi-level relationships to onboard new business.
• Manage customer relationships and deliver value through the development and presentation of structured, action-oriented business reviews.
• Attend and contribute to collaborative weekly sales meetings.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Willingness to learn

Entrepreneurial mindset

Sales orientation

Job description

Mainfreight Americas is seeking a motivated individual to promote our asset-based LTL transport solutions to customers in the Greater Chicagoland area. You will develop a sales pipeline, manage cycles, and collaborate with the local team to onboard new business.

You will learn the operation from the ground up with a path to an Account Executive role in 12-18 months, building understanding of LTL fundamentals, pricing, and customer-focused solutions within a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture.