Volk Transfer is seeking an Account Executive to develop new business and strengthen existing customer relationships within an assigned territory.
This position focuses on selling less-than-truckload and truckload transportation services, along with warehousing and storage solutions.
The Account Executive is responsible for identifying business opportunities, understanding customer needs, and building lasting relationships that support sales growth and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to increase sales volume and expand the customer base
- Grow existing accounts by identifying opportunities for additional transportation and logistics services
- Build and maintain professional relationships with customers, prospects, and internal teams
- Conduct daily sales visits, including cold calls and scheduled appointments with prospective and existing customers
- Assess customer transportation needs and gather information necessary to prepare accurate rate quotes
- Maintain detailed records of customer interactions, sales activities, and account information
- Prepare and submit sales reports, customer profiles, travel itineraries, mileage reports, and expense reports
- Provide sales updates during biweekly planning meetings with the operations team
- Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and address service-related concerns
- Assist with collection efforts for past-due accounts within the assigned territory
- Participate in customer meetings and hospitality activities, as needed
- Utilize company software to manage sales activities, customer information, and reporting
- Complete required documentation in accordance with company procedures and maintain a professional image when representing Volk Transfer
Compensation
- Base salary starting at $60,000, plus commission, depending on experience
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Three to five years of related professional experience
- Valid driver's license
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to use internet-based tools, multiline phone systems, and standard office equipment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, coworkers, and other business contacts
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to complete work accurately
- Effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage customer needs while following established company procedures
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and proactively address challenges
- Typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute
Preferred:
- Experience in the trucking or transportation industry