Account Manager

Dayton Freight • Roseville, MN

9d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Dayton Freight Lines is hiring an Account Manager to own and manage a sales territory. The role focuses on building customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and providing transportation solutions. The Account Manager works with internal operations and service teams to deliver reliable customer experiences and support revenue growth in a fast-paced market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field, or 5+ years of sales experience.
• Track record of achieving sales goals.
• Valid driver’s license and readiness to travel by road.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the local market.
• Experience in LTL or transportation.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and manage a territory to drive revenue growth through strategic sales and marketing plans.
• Present mutually beneficial solutions to prospective and existing Dayton Freight customers.
• Develop lasting relationships with all levels of customers’ organizations.
• Identify new business opportunities and convert prospects into customers.
• Build customer connections through on-site visits, business reviews, pricing negotiations, and off-site entertainment.
• Partner with operations and service teams to create reliable customer experiences.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline and accurate reporting.
• Participate in special projects.
• Use sales technology to prepare and plan for sales activities.

Benefits

• Company car, company phone, and company Surface laptop.
• Access to in-house sales technology and resources.
• Competitive weekly pay and bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, and 401(k) benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal days.
• Development and growth opportunities.
• Positive, people-first culture with servant leadership.
• Modern facilities and clean, late-model equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time