Associate Portfolio Executive

JR Recruiting • Berwyn, IL

11d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

JR Recruiting is partnering with a Fortune 500 global logistics leader to hire the next class of Associate Account Executives across seven offices. This role sits where sales, service, and operations meet. You'll learn the freight business from the inside, support a team (a “pod”) of experienced account executives, and build toward a portfolio of customers that's yours to grow. It's a genuine feeder role into a senior sales career, and the company invests in it accordingly: structured training, a dedicated coach, and a clear promotion path. The first year involves about 70% operational tasks in the first three months, including quoting, building loads, activating shipments, and supporting the team's customers, followed by warm outreach to dormant accounts. From months 3-9, the focus shifts to building your own portfolio as trust is earned. Advancement is tied to production milestones, with most people taking 18 to 24 months to reach full productivity. This is not a remote role and not a pure sales seat on day one. The ideal candidate wants to learn the business before running their own.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• 0–2 years of professional experience. Prior sales, customer service, or transportation/logistics experience earns the higher end of the compensation range
• Ability to work on-site at one of the listed office locations
• Naturally curious
• A self-starter
• Comfortable on the phone
• Competitive and persistent
• Resilient
• A clear communicator
• Flexible

Responsibilities

• Convert warm and dormant leads into active customer relationships
• Build trust with small and mid-size shippers and understand their transportation needs
• Provide pricing using established tools, processes, and market knowledge
• Respond to customer questions, shipment issues, and service exceptions
• Execute customer-facing operations: quoting, load building, shipment activation, and escalations
• Communicate proactively with customers, carriers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Use reporting, data, and technology to spot opportunities for growth and better service

Benefits

• Structured training
• A dedicated coach
• A defined promotion path
• Competitive base salary with commission eligibility as you progress
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Hybrid schedule after ramp

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree