Field Sales Account Executive - PIT

Maersk • Oakdale, MN

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About The Position

The Field Sales Account Executive will grow Maersk Ground Freight’s customer base and deliver strategic logistics solutions to customers in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area and surrounding territory. The role uses Maersk’s global footprint and product portfolio to drive sales results, while collaborating with local, national, and global teams. Maersk Ground Freight specializes in heavy and bulky freight and offers services including in-home delivery, installation, and assembly.

The position involves daily local travel to meet customers, with one to two annual meetings requiring overnight travel. The successful candidate manages their own schedule to balance customer visits, account development, and team collaboration. Compensation includes a base salary of $90,000–$100,000 and uncapped quarterly commission based on gross profit performance, with a car allowance for customer travel.

Requirements

• A track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong customer focus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and stay highly organized.
• Analytical, solutions-oriented approach, particularly to complex supply chain challenges.
• Experience using Salesforce.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of proven sales success, preferably in ground transportation logistics or freight forwarding.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Grow the customer base and deliver strategic logistics solutions to customers.
• Use Maersk’s global footprint and product portfolio to drive sales results.
• Meet with customers across the assigned territory through daily local travel.
• Balance client visits, account development, and team collaboration by managing one’s own schedule.
• Collaborate with local, national, and global teams.
• Attend one to two annual meetings requiring overnight travel.

Benefits

• Quarterly commission based on gross profit performance, with no cap.
• Car allowance to support customer travel.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options.
• 15 days of paid time off, four floating holidays, and 10 paid company holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, financial planning, and wellbeing resources.
• In-house training, global learning platforms, and mentorship programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED