Sales Account Executive (June 2027 start)

Freight Flex; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401k + Company Match

2 Weeks Accrued PTO in Your First Year

3 Sick Days

6 Paid Holidays

Maternity + Parental Leave

Life Insurance of 15K provided byFreig

Job summary

Freight Flex, a rapidly growing 3PL in Charleston, SC, is building a high-performing sales organization designed for recent graduates who want a career in sales and logistics. This entry-level role provides training, tools, and support to help you succeed starting June 2027.

You will build relationships with prospective customers, identify transportation needs, prospect via calls, email, LinkedIn, and other channels, and close new accounts, with first-year earnings potential of $75k–$120k plus

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate expected to graduate by May 2027 or earlier.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prospect and close new business.
• Willingness to learn logistics and sales processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with prospective customers.
• Identify customer transportation needs and provide Freight Flex solutions.
• Prospect new business via phone, email, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to close of new accounts.
• Coordinate shipments with carrier sales and operations teams.
• Grow relationships by identifying additional shipping needs.

Skills

Outbound sales

Relationship building

Prospecting

Team player

Tools

DAT

HighWay

ZoomInfo

LinkedIn

HubSpot

Job description

Freight Flex is a rapidly growing third-party logistics (3PL) company focused on helping businesses move freight efficiently across the country. Founded in 2021, our team combines industry expertise, technology, and a strong carrier network to provide exceptional transportation solutions to our customers. We're building a high-performing sales organization where ambitious individuals can learn the logistics industry, develop their sales skills, and build a long-term career.

What Is a 3PL?

A Third-Party Logistics (3PL) company helps businesses manage the transportation and movement of their products. Freight Flex acts as an extension of our customers' businesses by connecting them with trusted carriers, providing transportation expertise and technology, and ensuring freight moves efficiently from origin to destination.

The Opportunity

Position starts June, 2027. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for recent college graduates who are interested in building a career in sales and logistics. Previous sales experience is not required. We provide the training, tools, and support needed to help you succeed.

What You'll Do:

• Build and develop relationships with prospective customers through outbound sales efforts.
• Identify customer transportation needs and provide Freight Flex logistics solutions.
• Prospect new business through phone calls, email, LinkedIn, and other sales activities.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and pitching solutions to closing new customer accounts.
• Partner with carrier sales and operations teams to coordinate shipments and ensure successful load execution.
• Maintain and grow customer relationships by identifying additional shipping needs and opportunities.

What We Look For:

• Experience in retail, B2B sales, food & beverage, hospitality, or customer-facing roles is a plus!
• Graduating May 2027 or earlier
• Competitive, driven, and motivated by achieving goals and earning potential.
• A self-starter with a proactive mindset and willingness to take initiative.
• A team player who brings a positive attitude, energy, and a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable making outbound cold calls phone calls and communicating with prospective customers
• Experience with DAT, HighWay, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, and HubSpot are preferred

Compensation:

• 12% commission
• $75,000-$120,000+ first-year earning potential
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k + Company Match2 Weeks Accrued PTO in Your First Year
• 3 Sick Days
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Maternity + Parental Leave
• Life Insurance of 15K provided by Freight Flex
• Monday-Friday Schedule | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• 1 Work From Home Day Each Week Post 90 Days
• Smart casual attire

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.