Account Executive - Columbia, SC

CURA•Columbia, SC

1d•$45,000•Onsite

About The Position

CURA Freight is an award-winning third-party logistics provider specializing in complex, time-sensitive freight solutions across North America. CURA has been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as a Best Place to Work for 2023–2026. We move fast, solve problems, and win as a team. Our success comes from urgency, accountability, and delivering a level of service that customers can rely on when it matters most. As we continue to grow, we’re expanding our footprint with a new office in Columbia, SC. This is an opportunity to join CURA at an exciting stage of growth and play a meaningful role in building the office, developing the culture, and contributing directly to the success of the business. We’re looking for competitive, driven professionals who want more than a job. We’re building a team where motivated people can grow long-term careers, earn at a high level, and have a direct impact on company growth.

Requirements

Previous experience in freight brokerage, logistics sales, phone sales, admissions, career services, or another high-volume relationship-building environment
Experience with outbound calling, prospecting, or business development
Experience building a pipeline and developing relationships
Familiarity with a performance- or metrics-driven environment
Competitive, self-motivated, and driven to succeed
Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to control your earnings
Strong communicator with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
Comfortable making frequent outbound calls and having high-volume conversations
Service-minded with a customer-first approach
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Organized, detail-oriented, and consistent in execution
Proactive self-starter who takes ownership and accountability
Coachable, resilient, and solution-focused
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Ability to think on your feet, adapt quickly, and solve problems professionally

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Prospect and close new business through high-volume outbound sales activity
Build and manage long-term relationships with customers and business partners
Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline using CURA’s CRM tools
Secure new accounts and identify opportunities to expand existing relationships
Quote and negotiate rates with customers and strategic partners
Identify reputable strategic partners using company tools
Coordinate shipments from pickup through delivery to ensure smooth execution
Communicate proactively with customers and partners to provide visibility and timely updates
Identify potential issues quickly and implement effective solutions
Follow up consistently with customers and business partners
Enter and maintain accurate information in the CRM in real time
Conduct daily outreach through phone, email, and text to generate new opportunities
Work cross-functionally with operations and leadership to support customer needs and growth
Contribute to building a high-performing sales culture within the new Columbia office