Account Executive - May 2027 Grads

BBI Logistics

$45K — $137K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in sales or brokerage environment
  • Proven track record of generating leads and building a client base
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to close deals
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple accounts and responsibilities
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Mental resilience to handle rejection and stress effectively

Responsibilities

  • Generate and qualify leads through creative and persistent outreach
  • Make over 60 cold calls daily to establish client relationships
  • Conduct market research and negotiate freight costs for clients
  • Manage freight movements efficiently using proprietary TMS software
  • Proactively resolve customer issues with urgency and clear communication

Benefits

  • On-site barbershop for employee convenience
  • Opportunity to qualify for annual sales trips
  • EAP program and comprehensive health benefits to support well-being
  • 401K matching to invest in future savings
  • Pathways for career advancement with 100% internal promotion
  • Sales mentorship program to support new hires
  • Team-building outings and company events foster a vibrant workplace culture
Full Job Description
*This position requires you to work 100% on-site at our HQ in Columbus, OH*

BBI is looking for competitive, confident, and passionate individuals to join our growing team. As an Account Executive, you will focus on the fast-paced brokerage aspect of our business. You will create and manage your individual book of business through constant communication with carriers and customers.

What you can earn:
  • Average year 2 - 3 earnings: $137,000
  • Don't want to be average? Ask your recruiter what top performers earn
  • $45,000 minimum salary with uncapped commission

What you'll be doing:
  • Lead Generation; Creatively self-generate leads and qualify prospects
  • Cold Call; Execute 60+ cold calls daily to build relationships and grow your client base
  • Negotiate and Market Research; Stay up to date on industry trends to provide and negotiate freight costs to customers and carriers
  • Account Management; Efficiently oversee freight movement, addressing problems using our proprietary TMS software
  • Problem Solving; Proactively communicate with high sense of urgency when resolving issues and provide updates to customers and carriers

What you'll bring to the table:
  • Confidence & Persistence: Maintain a resilient attitude and unwavering determination even amidst rejection.
  • Mental Toughness: Exhibit a willingness to go the extra mile beyond regular hours for client satisfaction.
  • Entrepreneurial Drive: Embrace a competitive spirit, aiming for top performance.
  • Negotiation Skills: Demonstrate the ability to confidently sell and close deals with a winning mindset.
  • Stress Management: Exhibit composure and decision-making skills under pressure.
  • Exceptional Organization: Prioritize opportunities wisely using outstanding time management abilities.


Requirements

What we bring to the table:
  • BBI Barbershop on-site
  • Pack your bags! It's not too late to qualify for our annual sales trip
  • We care about your well-being - we offer an EAP program and comprehensive health benefits
  • Invest in your future with our 401K match
  • Sales development and career path - 100% of sales leadership promoted from within
  • Sports Partnership benefits
  • Paid training and mentorship program
  • Work hard, play hard - team outings, happy hours, and company events

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