Logistics Account Trainee — Path to Account Management

Integratedcooling; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Bonus/Commission

Job summary

Vantage Logistics is seeking an entry-level trainee to learn the freight brokerage business from the ground up. You will start with operational tasks, carrier communication, and shipment tracking while you grow toward account management and sales responsibilities.

You will be trained on McLeod TMS and internal workflows, gaining practical experience in pricing, research, and customer follow-up. This on-site role offers a structured career path and mentorship from leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred but not required.
• Customer service, sales, hospitality, athletics, retail, leadership, or internship experience preferred.
• No freight brokerage experience required.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through required.
• Must be comfortable working full-time, 100% on-site.
• Must be able to commute to the assigned office location.

Responsibilities

• Learn how freight moves from pickup through delivery.
• Communicate with carriers, customers, and internal teams by phone and email.
• Track shipments and provide real-time updates.
• Use McLeod and internal systems to update load information accurately.
• Support Account Managers with scheduling, negotiations, issue resolution, documents, and customer requirements.
• Build relationships with carrier partners.
• Learn freight pricing, market trends, customer communication, and sales fundamentals.
• Prepare to transition into an Account Manager role based on performance and readiness.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Coachable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Vantage Logistics is seeking an entry-level trainee to learn the freight brokerage business from the ground up. You will start with operational tasks, carrier communication, and shipment tracking while you grow toward account management and sales responsibilities.

You will be trained on McLeod TMS and internal workflows, gaining practical experience in pricing, research, and customer follow-up. This on-site role offers a structured career path and mentorship from leadership.