Sales Account Executive

R+L4 months ago
Arlington Heights, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Location: Wheeling, IL Service Center
Schedule: 1st Shift, Full-Time, Monday – Friday

R+L Carriers is actively seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Sales Account Executive to sell our industry leading transportation services. Our Account Executives are some of the most competitive sales people in the industry. If you are interested in selling some of the best transportation services in the country, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Educating our customers on all transportation services R+L Carriers offers
  • Gain targeted market share in key lanes
  • Target key accounts in selected industries
  • Promote market awareness and visibility
  • Prepare sales presentations, contracts, and proposals
  • Stay educated and understand market trends and competitors within assigned territory
  • Promote corporate image and culture

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of LTL motor freight sales experience is strongly preferred.
  • Must be PC literate.
  • Knowledge of the local market.
  • Operations knowledge in an LTL environment preferred.

Benefits & Perks

  • Benefits: Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package including our very own employee resorts.

Required Skills

customer education
sales presentations
LTL motor freight sales
market analysis
contract negotiation
client relationship management