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R+L Carriers

Sales Account Executive

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
80K-100K Annually
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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
80K-100K Annually
Junior
Sell R+L Carriers’ transportation services to targeted accounts and industries. Responsibilities include educating customers, growing market share in key lanes, preparing sales presentations, contracts, and proposals, monitoring market trends and competitors, and promoting the company’s brand. The role requires local market knowledge, PC literacy, and preferably at least two years of LTL motor freight sales and operations experience.
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SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Salary range is $80,000 to $100,000 yearly

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts

Paid Sick Leave available after the first 30 calendar days of employment.

Paid Leave available after the first 90 calendar days of employment.

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Company Culture 

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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