Full-Time

Account Executive

Corporate

Posted on 12/13/2025

Road Runner

Road Runner

501-1,000 employees

LTL freight carrier with metro routes

Compensation Overview

$120k - $135k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Northfield, OH, USA

Remote

Remote role based in Peninsula, OH; overnight travel up to 50%.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university; or five years or more of sales experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in the transportation industry.
  • Very proficient with written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret pricing agreements, financial reports, and legal documents.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and members of the business community.
  • Ability to effectively present information to customers, prospects, top management, and public groups.
  • Communicates internally with all service center departments and corporate office and externally with customers, 3rd parties, agents, consignees, and prospects.
  • Excellent sales and negotiating skills.
  • Basic PC skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
  • Ability to manage time and work efficiently.
  • Must possess a current valid driver’s license.
  • Involves a high degree of responsibility for working with, safeguarding, and controlling highly restricted information, knowledge or important confidences and criterion related to research and development of customer data, future plans, policies, business prospects, finances, etc. - the release of which could have a detrimental effect and impact on the company’s affairs or undermine its competitive position.
  • Must be self-motivated and can maintain confidentiality.
  • Must be friendly, punctual, organized, have a positive attitude and be able to work unsupervised.
  • Contacts within accounts based in the assigned territory.
  • Know the client base through working experience (track record).
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize tasks.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
  • Develops new business through a variety of prospecting and development techniques, keeping profitability intact with growth.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with customer through regular professional communication & contact, making multiple contacts with the account’s hierarchy.
  • Collaborates with Operations to understand current customer’s needs and resolve any issues or concerns.
  • Develops account pricing requirements and submits for corporate approval.
  • Completes weekly sales reports and account profiles as needed.
  • Responds to customer inquiries and concerns in a timely and ethical manner.
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of RRTS services in all customer and prospect interactions.
  • Assists with collections.
  • Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Provides leadership to other employees through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
  • Follows up on potential leads and new opportunities for growth opportunities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred knowledge of hazmat regulations

Road Runner Freight is a freight carrier specialized in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping across the United States, focusing on long-haul metro-to-metro routes. It offers long-haul, regional, and next-day LTL services, moving freight directly between major metropolitan areas on a data-driven network that bypasses rail transport to improve reliability and cost efficiency. Customers can obtain quotes, track shipments, and manage shipping documents through an online portal that includes enhanced reporting for registered users. The company emphasizes on-time delivery and the safe, damage-free handling of cargo. Its goal is to provide dependable, cost-effective LTL shipping between key urban hubs, differentiating itself from competitors by its direct metro-to-metro network and data-driven routing rather than relying on intermodal rail connections.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Downers Grove, Illinois

Founded

1984

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Prospero Staff Capital's 2025 acquisition injects capital for network expansion.
  • SmartWay Certification attracts sustainability-focused LTL shippers.
  • Next-day delivery in major metros boosts customer reliability.

What critics are saying

  • XPO Logistics and J.B. Hunt undercut rates with superior scale in 6-12 months.
  • Driver shortage raises costs as mega-carriers poach talent in 6-12 months.
  • Prospero Staff Capital extracts EBITDA, degrading service in 12-24 months.

What makes Road Runner unique

  • Roadrunner focuses on long-haul metro-to-metro LTL shipping bypassing rail.
  • 32 service centers in major metros enable direct loading and reduced handling.
  • Online portal provides real-time tracking, BOL images, and freight charges.

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Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company News

PR Newswire
Nov 22nd, 2024
Prospero Staff Capital Acquires Majority Ownership in Roadrunner from Elliott Management

/PRNewswire/ -- Prospero Staff Capital, a private equity vehicle co-led by Ted Kellner and Chris Jamroz, announced today the acquisition of a majority...

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