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SR Account Executive

Central Transport Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
CT-DETROIT Full-time Senior Account Executive

At a glance

Senior Account Executive role at Central Transport. CT-DETROIT · full-time.

In listing Account Executive salary

RoleAccount Executive
SenioritySenior
LocationCT-DETROIT
EmploymentFull-time
PostedMay 21, 2026 · 5mo ago
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build new business relationships with small and mid-size customers across your Detroit territory
  • Make local sales calls that present transportation services and generate new business leads
  • Grow market share, revenue, and the value of your customer portfolio
  • Maintain ownership of accounts while expanding the territory’s customer base

What you bring

  • At least two years selling LTL transportation services is preferred
  • You have a record of succeeding in progressive sales environments
  • You can find, win, and develop new business while exceeding sales growth expectations
  • You can manage a portfolio with expectations for continued value growth

Who this fits

This role suits a self-motivated sales professional focused on transportation business development and local account growth. You'll work in a designated Detroit territory, with most evenings and every weekend at home. The position includes hybrid and travel flexibility, plus a company car or monthly car allowance.

From the employer

Central Transport is one of the nation's most trusted and technologically advanced Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers. With an ever-growing network of terminals nationwide, our team of dedicated professionals provide safe and efficient service to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Central Transport is seeking a highly motivated Account Executive to seek out and develop new business relationships in the Detroit, MI market. This is an excellent opportunity for those individuals with a proven sales background to join one of the fastest growing LTL companies with the newest fleet of tractors on the street!

This position offers a base salary in addition to a lucrative incentive structure. This is an exciting opportunity to focus on business development and market share growth in the transportation sector. Account Executives are responsible for making sales calls within their designated local territory on small to mid-size customers to present our value driven services and obtain new business leads. By utilizing a designated local territory structure, Account Executives are able to be home most evenings and every weekend while still maintaining account ownership, maximizing revenue, and growing their portfolio.

Salary Range: $80,000-100,000 + incentives

Account Executives are provided:

  • Company car OR monthly car allowance
  • First 6 months of incentive guaranteed at 92% to goal (roughly $12,000)
  • Central Transport laptop/touchscreen for hybrid/travel flexibility
  • Dedicated sales support for assistance with reporting and urgent customer needs

Position will require:

  • 2+ years selling LTL transportation services (Preferred)
  • Ability to meet and exceed sales growth expectations
  • Background in progressive successful sales environments
  • Aptitude for seeking out and securing new business
  • Managing a portfolio that is expected to do nothing but increase in value
  • A winning mindset and can-do attitude

If you are a self-motivated sales professional, with the drive and hunger to become part of a growing organization we want to make you “Central” to our success. This position offers a competitive base salary plus incentive as well as an attractive benefits package.

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