Solutions Specialist

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health Benefits including a Zero

Vision & Dental

Short Term & Long Term Disability

401k Retirement plan with company and

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

9 Holidays including a birthday

Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Specialist in New York to drive profitable freight within a defined territory. You will meet clients in person, build lasting partnerships, and coordinate with operations to exceed service expectations.

The role focuses on business-to-business sales, strategic planning, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. OD emphasizes growth, trust, and opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in B-B (Business to Business) sales experience or equivalent.
• Strong relationship-building and communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout assigned territory to meet customers and cultivate relationships with decision-makers.
• Inform customers of new services and improvements in company offerings.
• Assist customers with rate agreements and coordinate with pricing coordinators.
• Monitor major accounts to ensure on-time service promises are met.
• Prepare monthly activity reports to assess account performance.
• Provide information on rates and rate changes; submit itineraries weekly.
• Maintain relationships with drivers and coordinate equipment needs with customers.
• Report daily sales calls and manage expenses; handle customer complaints through proper channels.

Skills

B2B sales

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Old Dominion, we don't just move freight—we help businesses keep their promises. As one of the nation's leading LTL carriers, we've earned our reputation by putting people first, delivering premium service, and staying true to the values that have guided us for more than 90 years. Our PROMISES values shape how we work, our family culture shapes how we treat one another, and our commitment to being the Best in the Game drives everything we do. If you're looking for more than just a job, you'll find a career built on trust, teamwork, and opportunity at OD. The Solutions Specialist plays a vital role in connecting clients with efficient, tailored logistics solutions at Old Dominion Freight Line. This position combines business-to-business sales, strategic planning, and problem‑solving while fostering lasting partnerships. With a focus on relationship‑building and innovative solutions, this role thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment that values growth and exceptional service. A Solutions Specialist will be required to obtain a maximum volume of profitable freight in his/her territory. The Solutions Specialist must provide responsive customer service and coordinate with operations to exceed their expectations. A Solutions Specialist will serve as the customer’s point of contact through in‑person meetings to help meet their logistical needs. Must have 2+ years in B‑B (Business to Business) sales or equivalent.

Primary Responsibilities

• Travels throughout assigned territory to meet customers in person on a regular basis and cultivates a good relationship with all traffic persons, purchasing agents, production supervisors, sales representatives, executives, distributors, and agents who influence the decision on routing traffic
• Keep the customer informed of new service points and improvements in company service
• Assist the customer with obtaining a rate agreement and submit the request to our pricing coordinators through the T-1 Pricing information form
• Regularly check on major accounts to ensure we are meeting our On-Time service promises
• Complete reports of monthly customer activities to identify their current level of business
• Provide information on rates and rate changes
• Submit itineraries on a weekly basis for coverage areas to maximize efficiency when visiting customers
• Maintain a positive relationship with drivers in his/her area and discuss possible leads
• Communicate customer's equipment requirements and hours of service to the service center operations
• Inform the customer of our Speed Service and Expedited abilities
• Manage transportation and entertainment expenses in an expense report that is submitted weekly
• Keep a record of your daily sales calls and enter them in our computer system
• Handle customer complaints through the appropriate channels

Job Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 2+ B-B (Business to Business) sales experience or equivalent

Compensation Range

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, skill level, and state/local wage requirements. ($98,071-$122,588)

Working Days

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

Working Shift

Afternoon Work days/shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs and are provided as guidelines at the time of posting.

Benefits

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Vision & Dental
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 12 Days Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career

We prioritize our OD family of employees

Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy

National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

Bonus eligible

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).

Welcome to Old Dominion. If you are looking for a new career with the best LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carrier in the industry you’ve come to the right place. Many companies tout their family atmosphere, but at OD it truly is a reality. We’ve grown from our humble beginnings of a single truck and one route in 1934 started by Earl and Lillian Congdon to a company of over 23,000 employees. At OD we strive daily to keep the family spirit alive and help the world keep promises.