Customer Account Executive

Position Overview

Customer Account Executive – If you want a fast-paced sales role where your effort equals your paycheck - let's talk! We're looking for experienced, ambitious Customer Account Executives who are eager to succeed and not afraid of the hustle. In this role, you'll acquire new customers through cold calling, emailing, and quoting shipments. You will collaborate with a Carrier Account Representative on awarded business to service our clients' transportation needs and build a resilient book of business. Thrive in a high-volume B2B transactional sales environment, be comfortable picking up the phone, solve problems on the fly, work under pressure, and own your results. Freight Wizards is a 3PL Freight Brokerage that connects our customers with qualified Carriers across North America through Training, Ethical Expectations, 24/7/365 Accessibility, and Hard Work.
Compensation: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Location: Chicago
Schedule: Monday to Friday, alternating Saturdays, on-site (work starts at 7:00 A.M. with availability required 24/7/365)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients.
• Confidently inquire into and verify customer needs, then present tailored solutions.
• Coordinate with a Carrier Account Representative to ensure smooth, satisfying service delivery.
• Meet or exceed sales and revenue targets by executing effective sales strategies.
• Make 100+ outbound calls each day to find, close, and build relationships with shippers; negotiate terms and manage daily shipments.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: at least 2 years of B2B sales experience (preferably in logistics or similar)
• Requirements: punctual, with a strong sense of urgency and drive; coachable and eager to learn; excellent negotiation, communication, and customer-service skills; highly organized with superb time-management; experienced in meeting and exceeding quotas in a fast-paced sales environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission (20-30%)
• Paid training and a clear pathway for internal promotion into leadership roles