Account Executive - Entry Level - Columbia, SC

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Columbia, SC, USA
In-Office
45K-45K Annually
Entry level
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
The Account Executive role involves building customer relationships, coordinating freight shipments, and identifying business opportunities. Candidates will learn sales and logistics skills while working in a dynamic environment.
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About CURA Freight
CURA is an award-winning (TBBJ – Best Places to Work 2023–2025) third-party logistics provider, coordinating freight movement across North America.

We are continuing to grow and are opening a new office in Columbia, SC. This is a unique opportunity to join early, make an impact, and help build the culture of a brand-new team.

About the Role
We are looking for motivated, competitive, and people-oriented individuals who are excited to start their careers in a fast-moving, team-driven environment.

In this role, you will be at the center of the action, working with customers, carriers, and internal teams to keep freight moving. No two days look the same. You will be solving problems, building relationships, and developing real-world business skills from day one.

If you enjoy talking to people, thinking on your feet, and being part of a team that celebrates wins together, you will fit right in.

What You Will Do

  • Build relationships with customers and transportation partners
  • Identify new business opportunities through daily outreach
  • Help coordinate shipments from pickup to delivery
  • Communicate updates and solve problems in real time
  • Learn how to price and negotiate freight movement
  • Track activity and manage opportunities using CRM tools
  • Work closely with teammates to support customer needs and hit goals

What We Are Looking For

  • Strong communication skills and confidence talking on the phone
  • Competitive mindset with a drive to improve and succeed
  • Coachable attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive energy and team-first mentality
  • Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred

What You Will Gain

  • Hands-on experience in sales, logistics, and account management
  • A clear path for growth and advancement
  • Mentorship and training from experienced team members
  • A fast-paced environment where your work makes an immediate impact

Compensation & Benefits

  • $45,000 base salary during training and ramp period
  • Transition to uncapped, commission-only earnings post-training
  • High earning potential based on performance
  • 22 days accrued PTO annually, including 6 holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Casual office environment

Skills Required

  • Strong communication skills and confidence talking on the phone
  • Competitive mindset and drive to improve and succeed
  • Willingness to learn and coachable attitude
  • Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor's or associate degree preferred
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The Company
HQ: Tampa, Florida
50 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

CURA is a third party logistics provider offering freight transportation and logistics solutions across North America. CURA offers a range of services from over the road (OTR), over dimensional, full truckload (FTL), container, drayage, intermodal, warehousing, transloading, refrigerated, and more. The CURA team brings a caring attitude to every interaction we have with our customers, vendors and partners. We make sure to go above and beyond to provide the highest level of service possible and take the stress out of your freight management. When you are looking for a logistics company that CARES, you can count on us.

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