Account Executive
Position: Account ExecutiveLocation: Lexington, Kentucky 40509 (5 days onsite)Duration: 6-month contract-to-hireStart Date: May 11, May 18, or June 1Pay Rate: $28.50-$31/hrSalary upon conversion: No experience: $40,4001–2 years experience: ~$45,0003+ years experience: ~$50,000Higher bases driven by expected overtimeCommission10% commission for customers you bring in from day oneOnce moved to full commission tier:35% uncapped commissionBase salary is removed if commissions exceed baseEarning Potential:Average earnings in years 1–2: 6 figuresYear 2 average: $130KYear 3+: $200K+Interview ProcessInitial virtual interview (20–30 minutes) with Talent AcquisitionOnsite interview: shadow an Account Executive and meet with the Sales ManagerMust Haves:Highly competitive, energetic, and money-driven individualsComfortable with high-volume cold callingThrive in fast-paced, sales-heavy environmentsStrong communicators and negotiatorsBackgrounds commonly seen:Former athletesBartendersFitness professionalsValetsConstruction or real estateBusiness school graduatesDay to Day:An employer is seeking an Account Executive in the Lexington, KY area. This is a fast-growing 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) provider specializing in freight brokerage services. They connect customers with reliable drivers and carriers to move freight efficiently across the U.S. This is a high-energy, sales-driven environment with significant earning potential for motivated individuals. This role starts as an Account Executive in Training (AET), where you’ll learn the business by supporting an experienced Account Executive’s book of business. You’ll develop core logistics knowledge including carrier sourcing, rate negotiation, and freight execution, while gradually building the skills needed to manage your own customers.This is an inside sales role that involves high-volume calling, relationship building, and negotiation. Sales professionals in this role are essentially freight brokers, selling transportation services to customers nationwide.Source and build relationships with carriers/driversNegotiate freight rates with carriersSupport an Account Executive’s existing book of businessCold call prospective customers and carriersManage freight movement from start to finishBuild toward owning and managing your own customer accounts