Account Executive (Charleston)

Logistics Account Executive

Pay: $55,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Location: In person. Charleston, SC

Schedule: Full-time/non-exempt.

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Overview

We are seeking a talented and driven Logistics Account Executive. The Logistics Account Executive will be given warm inbound shipper prospects that are actively requesting rates and looking to move freight and will be their responsibility to close those Customer accounts, manage the relationships, and grow the amount of freight moving through Backhaulers LLC.

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The Details

The key responsibilities include:

Working Customer shipper accounts provided by leadership

Closing new Customer shipper relationships

Managing and growing existing Customer accounts

Identifying new lanes and freight opportunities

Coordinating with operations to ensure smooth execution

Acting as the primary point of contact for Customers

Building a sustainable book of business

Successful applicants will:

Have excellent communication and customer service skills to build and maintain professional relationships

Show strong account management skills with the ability to manage, retain, and grow client accounts

Have at least 1 year of experience working in the logistics or supply chain industry.

Be comfortable interfacing with account contacts both on the phone and in-person meetings

Be well organized, self-motivated, and accountable, showing ability to drive customer satisfaction through proactive, detail-oriented support

Demonstrate strong interest in logistics sales and startup operations

Be comfortable using technology and software tools related to logistics, CRM, and account management

Have a desire to grow income through performance rather than commission.

Logistics or transportation industry experience is preferred but not required.

Why This Role Is Different

Many sales roles offer low base pay and unpredictable commissions. This role offers:

Guaranteed base salary

Uncapped commission

Health / Dental / Vision Insurance

Warm inbound accounts

Clear expectations

Potential for salary growth

A real long term career path

If you excel in fast paced environments and want to learn about logistics, this is the role for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Backhaulers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

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Why Join Backhaulers?

Backhaulers is one of the fastest growing logistics brokerages in the country. Our freight brokerage is led by a leadership team with 50 years of combined expertise in the freight brokerage industry. We specialize in efficient and reliable transportation solutions by combining traditional logistics practices with innovative technologies. Our mission is to secure the best backhaul capacity for every shipping lane across the United States. By offering seamless automation, user-friendly customer portals, and 24/7 support, Backhaulers provides unparalleled service for truckload, partial, and LTL freight while ensuring every detail is meticulously managed. We use data and carrier history to move freight more efficiently and deliver consistent service for shippers.

We are a startup built for execution.

Our executive team brings in real active shipper opportunities on a regular basis. The Manager’s role is to take those opportunities and turn them into long term customer relationships.

We offer hands on leadership and training to set the Manager up for success. We collaborate in-person in the office five days per week.

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person