Account Executive - Entry Level (Tampa)
The Account Executive at Confidential Client is an entry-level sales role focused on building and managing a client portfolio within the logistics industry. The position involves learning industry knowledge, negotiating pricing, resolving client service issues, and collaborating with logistics coordinators to support freight shipping across multiple transportation modes. This role offers extensive training, uncapped commission, and growth opportunities within a leading 3PL provider.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client in the Sales industry.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Account Executive role is an inside sales position focused on logistics customers. Working for a confidential client, you will learn the freight and transportation business, sell logistics solutions, and manage customer relationships.
- Learn the business and technology during paid onboarding and training
- Make outbound calls and manage provided industry leads to build a portfolio
- Negotiate pricing and close deals while following company pricing guidelines
- Manage customer service issues through to resolution
- Update the tracking and CRM systems accurately each day
- Coordinate with logistics coordinators to ensure operational delivery
- Develop into a trusted advisor for assigned customers and expand your book of business
First 30 / 90 / 180 Days (what success looks like)
- First week
- Participate in paid orientation and sales training
- Get familiar with the transportation management system and available leads
- Begin phone-based outreach and learn from home-grown leaders
- First month
- Grow an initial client portfolio using provided leads
- Practice and improve pricing conversations and closing skills
- Handle client service issues and keep accurate records
- First six months
- Serve as a trusted advisor on logistics challenges
- Work closely with Logistics Coordinators to scale accounts
- Target promotions and continued professional development
Compensation & Benefits
Careertakes supports this hiring process; the confidential client has provided the following compensation information.
- $52,000 starting base salary
- $1,000 signing bonus
- UNCAPPED commission, typically available beginning in training
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage options
- Unlimited PTO
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Extensive sales and logistics training, internal promotion opportunities
- Ongoing sales competitions and Chairman’s Club recognition
Note: The confidential client may provide additional benefits; this posting reflects the primary compensation details shared with Careertakes.
What We’re Looking For
The confidential client seeks candidates who are coachable, persistent, and energetic.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Persistence and resilience in a sales environment
- Adaptable, high-energy, and entrepreneurial mindset
- Ability to work a full-time schedule and be present for training and core business hours
Location & Schedule
- Job location: Tampa Palms, FL (on-site)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The confidential client participates in standard employment verification processes.
Why Apply via Careertakes
Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiting platform for this confidential client. If your background matches, you may also receive access to other curated matches through our platform. Careertakes uses recruiter best practices to present your skills clearly to hiring teams and to help you move quickly through the process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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