Sales Account Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at R+L Carriers. Chicago · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Explain the available transportation services to customers and pursue more business on priority shipping lanes
- Choose target accounts in selected industries and build awareness of the services among local prospects
- Create sales presentations, contracts and proposals to support customer conversations
- Track territory trends and competitor activity to guide your sales approach
What you bring
- At least two years selling less-than-truckload motor freight is strongly preferred
- You need basic computer skills and familiarity with the Chicago-area market
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level seller who can work from the Chicago service center and knows the local market. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts that vary.
From the employer
SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts
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R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking
R+L Carriers is actively seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Sales Account Executive in our Chicago, IL Service Center to sell our industry leading transportation services.
Responsibilities will include:
- Educating our customers on all transportation services R+L Carriers offers
- Gain targeted market share in key lanes
- Target key accounts in selected industries
- Promote market awareness and visibility
- Prepare sales presentations, contracts, and proposals
- Stay educated and understand market trends and competitors within assigned territory
- Promote corporate image and culture
Our Account Executives are some of the most competitive salespeople in the industry. If you are interested in selling some of the best transportation services in the country, we want to hear from you!
Requirements:
- 2+ years of LTL motor freight sales experience is strongly preferred.
- Must be PC literate.
- Knowledge of the local market.
- Operations knowledge in an LTL environment preferred.
BENEFITS:
R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
ABOUT US:
R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.
R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
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