Dayton Freight Lines

Less-than-truckload freight carrier

Account Manager

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGahanna, OH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field, or five or more years of sales experience is required.
A track record of achieving sales goals is required.
A valid driver's license and readiness to travel are required.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships are required.

Responsibilities

Organize, plan, and manage the assigned territory using strategic sales and marketing plans to drive revenue growth.
Present mutually beneficial transportation solutions to ideal customers in a consultative capacity.
Develop long-lasting relationships with all levels of the customer's organization.
Identify new business opportunities and convert prospects into customers.
Conduct regular on-site visits, business reviews, pricing negotiations, and off-site entertainment activities.
Partner with operations and service teams to create reliable customer experiences.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activity.
Maintain an organized sales pipeline and accurate reporting.
Participate in special projects.
Use sales technology to prepare and plan for the sales day.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of the local market.
Experience in less-than-truckload or transportation.
A valid driver's license and readiness to travel are stated as requirements, not desirable qualifications.

Overview

Join the Team at Dayton Freight as an Account Manager!

About the Account Manager Role

Ready to take the driver’s seat in your career? As an Account Manager, you’ll own your own territory here at Dayton Freight Lines. You’ll be building strong relationships, uncovering new opportunities, and delivering smart transportation solutions that keep businesses moving. You’ll team up with great internal crews to deliver top-notch service and fuel serious growth in a fast-paced market.

Why You’ll Love this Role

If you love building relationships, closing deals, and making things happen, this is your chance to shine in a company that values hustle, teamwork, and development. You’re working with the best of the best in the LTL industry, carried by a reputable name. Come join us here at Dayton Freight Lines!

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Organize, plan, and manage your territory to drive revenue growth with strategic sales and marketing plans.
Act as a consultant by presenting the most mutually beneficial solutions to ideal Dayton Freight customers.
Develop long-lasting relationships with all levels of the customer’s organization.
Hunt down new business opportunities and turn prospects into loyal customers.
Build real connections through regular on-site visits, business reviews, pricing negotiations, and off-site entertainments.
Partner with operations and service teams to create smooth, reliable customer experiences.
Stay sharp on industry trends and competitor moves.
Keep your sales pipeline organized and your reporting on point.
Jump into special projects and make an impact where it counts.
Use the latest and greatest technology that helps you prepare and plan for your sales day.

What We're Looking For

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Sales, Marketing, Business, or related) or 5+ years of sales experience
A track record of achieving sales goals
Valid driver’s license + readiness to hit the road
Strong communication skills and a natural talent for building relationships

Nice to Have

Knowledge of the local market
Experience in LTL or transportation (you speak the language!)

Benefits

Company car + company phone + company surface laptop (you’re set up for success!)
Access to the robust in-house sales technology and resources.
Competitive weekly pay + bonus
Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k) and more!
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal days
Real development and growth opportunities in a stable, expanding company
A positive, people-first culture with great servant leadership
Modern facilities and clean, late-model equipment

About the Company

Dayton Freight Lines

Less-than-truckload freight carrier

Dayton Freight Lines is a regional less-than-truckload freight transportation company. The company moves palletized and commercial freight through service centers, linehaul networks, pickup and delivery operations, and logistics support. It serves shippers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, carriers, and supply-chain teams. Its operating model centers on a hub-and-spoke terminal network supported by drivers, dock teams, dispatch, fleet maintenance, sales, and customer service. Teams work across driving, dock operations, dispatch, fleet maintenance, logistics, sales, technology, and customer support. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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