Customer Account Executive

Freight Wizards • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you’ll acquire new customers through cold calling, emailing, and quoting shipments. You will collaborate with a Carrier Account Representative on awarded business to help service our clients’ transportation needs and build a resilient book of business. Thrive in a high-volume B2B transactional sales environment, be comfortable picking up the phone, solve problems on the fly, work under pressure, and own your results.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of B2B sales experience (preferably in logistics or similar).
• Punctual (work starts at 7:00 A.M. on-site).
• Bring a strong sense of urgency, drive, and the discipline to out-work anyone you know.
• Coachable and eager to learn.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Highly organized, possess excellent time-management skills, and are obsessed with delivering results and maintaining order.
• Used to meeting and exceeding quotas in a fast-paced sales setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Acquire new customers through cold calling, emailing, and quoting shipments.
• Collaborate with a Carrier Account Representative on awarded business to help service our clients’ transportation needs and build a resilient book of business.
• Thrive in a high-volume B2B transactional sales environment, be comfortable picking up the phone, solve problems on the fly, work under pressure, and own your results.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients.
• Confidently inquire into and verify customer needs, then present tailored solutions.
• Coordinate with a Carrier Account Representative to ensure smooth, satisfying service delivery.
• Meet or exceed sales and revenue targets by executing effective sales strategies.
• Make 100+ outbound calls each day to find, close, and build relationships with shippers; negotiate terms and work with our team on the management of daily shipments.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission (20–25%).
• Work in the heart of Chicago — a vibrant city setting full of restaurants, nightlife, and networking opportunities.
• Paid training provided.
• Clear pathway for internal promotion into leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level