Account Manager

Dayton Freight • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Join Dayton Freight as an Account Manager and own a sales territory. The role focuses on building customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, and delivering transportation solutions. You will work with internal operations and service teams to provide strong customer service and support revenue growth in a fast-paced market. The position includes company-provided technology and resources for preparing and planning sales activities.

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 using strategic sales and marketing plans to drive revenue growth.
• Present mutually beneficial transportation solutions to prospective and existing customers.
• Develop long-lasting relationships with contacts at all levels of customers’ organizations.
• Identify new business opportunities and convert prospects into customers.
• Conduct on-site visits, business reviews, pricing negotiations, and off-site entertainment.
• Partner with operations and service teams to create smooth, 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