Logistics Account Manager Trainee

Scotlynn; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training salary

Onboarding & training

Mentorship

LinkedIn Learning

Korn Ferry training

Team culture

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Scotlynn in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Logistics Account Manager. This full-time onsite role includes comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and ongoing support as you build and manage your own book of business in a fast-paced logistics sales environment.

You will develop client solutions, nurture relationships with customers and carriers, and advance through a structured apprenticeship from LAMT to LAM to SLAM, with uncapped commission earnings based on gross profit performance.

Qualifications

• Resilience, confidence, coachability, a strong work ethic, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify opportunities to support client transportation and distribution needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Assist in developing client solutions, proposals, and transportation strategies.
• Analyze business challenges and recommend solutions that improve service and operational efficiency.
• Manage account-related documentation, confirmations, and administrative activities.
• Communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders to support ongoing account management.
• Develop negotiation, sales, and relationship management skills while supporting daily logistics operations.

Skills

Resilience

Communication

Coachability

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

At Scotlynn, we're committed to developing resilient, confident, and results-driven professionals who are ready to build successful careers in logistics sales. As a Logistics Account Manager, you’ll receive comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and ongoing support as you build and manage your own book of business. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious, competitive individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by the potential for uncapped earnings. From your first week through training and business development, we invest in your success.

full-time onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify opportunities to support client transportation and distribution needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Assist in developing client solutions, proposals, and transportation strategies.
• Analyze business challenges and recommend solutions that improve service and operational efficiency.
• Manage account-related documentation, confirmations, and administrative activities.
• Communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders to support ongoing account management.
• Develop negotiation, sales, and relationship management skills while supporting daily logistics operations.

Career Development Path: Building Your Book of Business

• Participate in one-on-one sales training and mentorship with relevant external formal modular hybrid training with experienced leaders.
• Learn business development techniques including prospecting, cold calling and email outreach.
• Transition into managing and growing your own book of business through a structured apprenticeship learning journey.
• A structured career path to recognize your capability building and readiness: Logistics Account Manager Trainee (LAMT), Logistics Account Manager (LAM), Senior Logistics Account Manager (SLAM).
• Progress toward uncapped commission earnings based on gross profit performance.
• Advance to Senior Logistics Account Manager based on performance and account growth.

What You'll Bring

• Resilience, confidence, coachability, a strong work ethic, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and time-management skills.
• Desire to develop sales, negotiation, and business development skills.

What We Offer

• A training salary while we invest and train you for uncapped earning potential
• Structured onboarding and industry training through Scotlynn University.
• Mentorship from experienced Account Managers and sales leaders.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and Korn Ferry professional development resources.
• A collaborative, competitive, and growth-oriented work environment with a team oriented and winning culture
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, group life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.

Salary

$45,000—$50,000 USD