Senior Sales Account Executive

Journey; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey is seeking Sr. Account Executives with MM and Enterprise Sales experience to join their growing organization in Illinois.

You will source, prospect, and conduct outbound outreach to shippers, present, promote and sell transportation services, and negotiate rates via RFPs and spot quotes to hit targets. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in 3PL freight brokerage customer sales, a proven track record, and high energy with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a 3pl Freight Brokerage Customer Sales role.
• Proven success in 3pl logistics Customer Sales.
• High energy, motivated to win, and strong communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, prospect, and conduct outbound outreach to shippers
• Present, promote and sell transportation services to prospective customers
• Quote and negotiate rates via RFPs and advise on spot quotes
• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within the schedule
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive customer relationships

Job description

Our client is seeking Sr. Account Executives with MM and Enterprise Sales experience to join their growing organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Source, prospect, and conduct outbound outreach to shippers
• Present, promote and sell transportation services to prospective customers
• Quote and negotiate rates via RFPs and advise on spot quotes
• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within the schedule
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive customer relationships

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a 3pl Freight Brokerage Customer Sales role
• Proven success in 3pl logistics Customer Sales
• High energy, motivated to win, and strong communications skills

Details:

• Chicago, IL | Oak Brook, IL | Bolingbrook, IL | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Remote in IL
• Compensation: $65k - $100k base salary + commission

*Our clients do not expect candidates to transition their book of business; however, our clients require 3+ years of previous experience in shipper-facing sales/building an organic book of business.*

Pertaining to: Freight Technology, Freight Tech, Logistics Technology, Supply Chain Technology, Transportation Management System (TMS), Pricing Technology, Pricing Automation, Rating Tools, Workflow Automation, Process Automation, Brokerage Automation, Freight Automation, B2B SaaS, Enterprise Software, Software Sales, SaaS Sales, Solution Selling, Real-Time Visibility, API Integration, EDI Integration, Data Analytics, AI in Logistics, Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), Net New Logos, Land and Expand, Freight Tech, Supply Chain Tech, Freight Brokerage, Freight Services, Freight Coordination, Cargo Delivery, Transport Logistics, Logistics Management, Transportation Services, Brokerage for Transportation, Trucking Industry, Trucking Brokerage Services, Full Truckload Brokerage, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Solutions, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), External Logistics, Shipping Services, Non-Asset-Based Logistics, Independent Freight Brokerage, Over-the-Road (OTR) Transport, Tanker Freight, Bulk Freight, Heavy Hauling, Hopper Freight, Specialized Freight, Oversized Loads, Special Permit Hauling, Liquid Bulk Transport, Dry Bulk Transport, Business Development Strategies, Networking Outreach, Cold Outreach, Revenue Expansion, Rate Negotiation, Customer Relations, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Growth Strategies, Enterprise Solutions, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Prospecting, Client Acquisition, Relationship Management, Self-Sufficient Contributor, Collaborative Team Member, Independent Worker, and Individual Performer.