Account Manager

Overview

Join the Team at Dayton Freight as an Account Manager!

Location: 1406 Blatt Blvd, Gahanna, OH 43230

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 as a Dayton Freight Account Manager

• 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.

*It is every employee’s duty to participate in the company’s goal of satisfying our customers economically. Therefore, all employees may be called upon to perform tasks not specifically listed in their job description. The job description is not deemed to be all inclusive, nor is the expectations of the job limited to the tasks listed in it.

Qualifications

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

What You Get

• 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