Account Executive
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Job Description
Direct Connect Logistix is a nationwide 3PL company headquartered in Indianapolis Indiana. Since 2009 we have committed to our promise of delivering every shipment on time every time no matter what. That is why we hire the best people inject tons of energy into our culture and empower our people to make great things happen for our customers.
Overview
As an account executive you are responsible for the acquisition of new clients for our business. You will ensure all new customer orders are covered picked up and delivered on time ensuring repeated business and the growth of a book of business.
Description
What You Will Do:
- Build relationships with customers load coordinators planners and others responsible for tendering freight.
- Find new shippers and get freight from them at best price.
- Develop new accounts through outside sales; specifically through industry referrals prospecting and business to business selling.
- Manage shippers and ask for additional freight.
- Find carriers to cover loads.
- Track and trace do own order entry in TMS etc.
- Address concerns and provide solutions for both established as well as prospective customers after business hours.
- Execute against goals which are in line with 1st year revenue projections.
Requirements
Who You Are:
- College graduate preferred high school diploma required.
- 1 years work experience in high volume sales or equivalent position required. 1 years freight brokerage experience preferred.
- Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.
- Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them.
- Strong communicator in person over the phone and in writing.
- Examines data to grasp issues draw conclusions and solve difficult or complicated challenges.
- Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance cooperation and mutual respect.
- A work hardplay hard mentality and highly energetic and enthusiastic.
Skills Required
- Qualified candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills along with relationshipbuilding followup and problemsolving skills.
- Candidate must have the ability to work in a fastpaced team environment.
- Must be able to work with others along with working independently. Must be detailoriented and must meet scheduled deadlines.
- Ability to multitask in completing scheduled activities along with additional activities. Ability to manage communication in a positive manner.
- Punctuality and a good work ethic are critical.
Compensation & Benefit Package
- Competitive Base Salary Commission Compensation
- Comprehensive Insurance Package including medical dental vision
- Ancillary Insurance Package including life insurance longerterm and shortterm disability as well as pet insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays and PTO Package
- Free downtown parking (Indianapolis)
- Opportunity for growth and advancement for outstanding performers
- Work with a great team in a fastpaced and fun office environment
Direct Connect Logistix is an equal opportunity employer. Direct Connect Logistix does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion sex national origin or ancestry age disability status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Other details
- Job FamilyCOS
- Pay TypeSalary
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
