Account Manager

Dayton Freight • Hampshire, IL

8d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Account Managers develop sales and marketing action plans to maximize territory revenue and provide customized business solutions for prospects and customers. They organize and complete sales activities efficiently and economically in line with sales objectives, maintain strong communication with internal and external customers, and stay informed about competitor developments. The role also includes safeguarding assigned company assets and proprietary data, facilitating information meetings with Service Center team members, and handling special assignments as directed.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, or business, or at least 5 years of comparable sales experience.
• Proven sales skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to meet with customers.
• Knowledge of the surrounding geographical market.
• Knowledge of the LTL industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales and marketing action plans to maximize territory revenue.
• Provide customized business solutions for prospects and customers.
• Organize and accomplish sales activities efficiently and economically, consistent with sales objectives.
• Maintain excellent communication with external and internal customers.
• Keep informed about competitor developments.
• Safeguard assigned company assets and proprietary data.
• Facilitate information meetings with Service Center team members.
• Effectively handle special assignments as directed.

Benefits

• Company car
• Company cell phone
• Bonus opportunities
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive, and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late-model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, AD&D, and 401(k)
• Eight paid holidays
• Paid vacation and personal days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time