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Account Executive

Des Plaines, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jan 2026

💰 $69,000/yr

About the role

Candidates must complete an application at: https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobsAccount Executive, BrokerageAre you a logistics sales expert with a proven track record of securing new business and driving revenue growth?CJ Logistics is seeking a highly motivated Account Executive to lead the profitable acquisition and management of customers within our Freight Brokerage business. This role is essential for a strategic hunter who can identify new opportunities, build lasting client relationships, and ensure exceptional service delivery.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

You’ll join a collaborative Transportation team that values persistence, creativity, and professional growth. Every day presents an opportunity to manage deals from initial contact to launch, making a direct impact on our global logistics footprint.Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a minimum base salary of $69,000, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Participation in an Account Executive bonus plan is included as part of your total compensation. Please consult the official plan document for the complete terms, eligibility requirements, and payout structure

What You’ll Do

Drive Growth: Lead new customer acquisition efforts, targeting both new prospects and lapsed customers to expand our market reach.
Manage the Lifecycle: Oversee deals from the initial partner contact through contract signing, operational launch, and long-term growth.
Collaborate for Success: Partner with Support, Execution, and Operations teams to ensure customer needs are met efficiently and effectively.
Achieve Excellence: Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets while maintaining account receivable requirements.
Act as an Ambassador: Refer non-Freight Brokerage leads to peer Customer Development contacts and work respectfully with all Brokerage team members.

What You’ll Bring

Professional Experience: 4+ years of experience in transportation sales, specifically focused on new customer acquisition.
Educational Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.
Sales Prowess: A proven ability to bring in new customers and meet or exceed financial expectations and sales metrics.
Core Competencies: Strong negotiation skills, persuasiveness, and the confidence to navigate complex sales cycles.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to articulate logistics solutions to diverse client stakeholders.

The Perks

Impactful Role: Directly influence the revenue growth of a global logistics leader through strategic business development.
Dynamic Environment: Work in a professional, team-oriented atmosphere focused on "smart logistics" and high-performance results.
Collaborative Culture: Join a team that prioritizes respectful communication and integrated multimodal logistics services.

CJ Logistics About Statement:

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, w