Job description

Sutton Transport is a privately held Wisconsin-based regional common carrier whose focus is interstate and intrastate transportation of general commodities for over 43 years. We offer a wide range of transportation services to our customers including Asset-based Nationwide Truckload, an LTL TMS system, volume and truckload brokerage, and LTL services to IL, WI, MO, MN, IA, ND & SD. Sutton Transport is a growing company and seeks a results-driven Account Manager for our Chicago - Northlake area sales territory.

Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• The ability to generate new sales revenue independently
• Develop an entrance strategy for cold calling, qualifying, and effectively connecting with prospective business partners
• Management of existing business accounts and continuously building customer rapport
• Prepare and assist with quotes, prepare rates

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently while supporting an overall team mentality
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Manages complex transactional or emotional customer situations promptly and professionally meeting commitments for service and assistance
• Ability to effectively negotiate with customers
• Analyzes complex problems and develops alternative solutions
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and puts success of team above own interests

Summary of Experience and Education:

• A high school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Logistics, Sales and Marketing preferred.
• Prefer two years in LTL transportation environment including dry van LTL and Truckload services with a keen understanding of overall freight movement

In return for your expertise, you can expect the very best package from Sutton Transport:

*Competitive base salary with a sales incentive plan

*Car and cell phone provided

*Full benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life, 401K, paid vacation, and much more

If you are a self-driven, goal-oriented, and entrepreneurial spirited individual with the desire to grow both personally and professionally, then you can be an integral part of our continued growth in 2023.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Travel requirement:

• Up to 75% travel

Experience:

• LTL Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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