Account Executive Sales

Overview

Job Title: Sales Account Executive - Avenue Logistics

Location: Chicago, IL

About Avenue Logistics Avenue Logistics is not your typical logistics provider. Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park area, we are a dynamic, fast-growing, and innovative company led by an experienced executive team. As a relatively young company, you will have the chance to tap into an emerging market and secure new business prospects, while benefiting from a generous commission plan.

Our Mission Our mission is to redefine success in the logistics industry by recognizing the value of hard work. We provide opportunities to be part of a team that emphasizes exceptional customer service and aligns success with the success of our team.

In This Position As a Sales Account Executive, you will play a vital role in our success. Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining long-lasting relationships with reliable carriers, securing capacity, negotiating rates, and tracking freight to provide the best service to customers. We offer a comprehensive training program, including traditional classroom training and hands-on mentorship, to ensure you are set up for success.

You will focus on the fast-paced brokerage aspect of our business, using our in-house CRM and proprietary software to identify logistics solutions that move inventory cost-effectively.

• Act as the intermediary between shippers and transportation companies, ensuring seamless material delivery from A to B
• Seek new transportation partners and shippers to increase capacity
• Continuously build and expand their book of business by adding new leads
• Develop, maintain, and manage carrier relationships through strong communication and exceptional customer service
• Competitively negotiate rates with carriers based on market trends
• Drive new account growth via prospecting, sourcing, and account development
• Collaborate with carrier partners and shippers to seek new solutions and opportunities
• Improve the quality of our transportation partners and shipper base

• Motivation to earn a substantial income through a commission-driven compensation plan
• Experience in 3PL transportation industry preferred but not required
• Ability to solve complex problems under pressure in a time-sensitive industry
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication
• Competitive and intrinsically motivated mindset
• Motivated by money and driven by numbers
• Personable, persistent, and assertive on calls
• Self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment requiring problem-solving and decision making
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting

• A competitive salary + uncapped commission
• A fun, energetic, casual work environment
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact with a growing company and unlimited growth
• Work at our new office in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood (1457 N. Halsted St.)
• Train and develop alongside experts in the logistics industry
• Excellent benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance)
• 401K matching
• Transit Program

Annual Salary: $45,000 plus Uncapped Commission

• High Commission Plan: we offer one of the highest paying commission plans in the industry
• Owned and operated by industry pioneers with decades of experience
• Dynamic and Innovative Environment: a fast-growing company that embraces change
• Commitment to Customer Service: success is tied to the team’s success
• Individualized Training: comprehensive training from day one to enable immediate impact

Join Avenue Logistics and be part of a team redefining success in the logistics industry. If you are passionate about earning a substantial income, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to be rewarded for your hard work, Avenue Logistics is the place for you. Apply today to start a career with us.