Join the Team at Dayton Freight as an Account Manager!
About the Account Manager Role
Ready to take the driver’s seat in your career? As an Account Manager, you’ll own your own territory here at Dayton Freight Lines. You’ll be building strong relationships, uncovering new opportunities, and delivering smart transportation solutions that keep businesses moving. You’ll team up with great internal crews to deliver top-notch service and fuel serious growth in a fast-paced market.
Why You’ll Love this Role
If you love building relationships, closing deals, and making things happen, this is your chance to shine in a company that values hustle, teamwork, and development. You’re working with the best of the best in the LTL industry, carried by a reputable name. Come join us here at Dayton Freight Lines!
ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do
- Organize, plan, and manage your territory to drive revenue growth with strategic sales and marketing plans.
- Act as a consultant by presenting the most mutually beneficial solutions to ideal Dayton Freight customers.
- Develop long-lasting relationships with all levels of the customer’s organization.
- Hunt down new business opportunities and turn prospects into loyal customers.
- Build real connections through regular on-site visits, business reviews, pricing negotiations, and off-site entertainments.
- Partner with operations and service teams to create smooth, reliable customer experiences.
- Stay sharp on industry trends and competitor moves.
- Keep your sales pipeline organized and your reporting on point.
- Jump into special projects and make an impact where it counts.
- Use the latest and greatest technology that helps you prepare and plan for your sales day.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Sales, Marketing, Business, or related) or 5+ years of sales experience
- A track record of achieving sales goals
- Valid driver’s license + readiness to hit the road
- Strong communication skills and a natural talent for building relationships
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of the local market
- Experience in LTL or transportation (you speak the language!)
- Company car + company phone + company surface laptop (you’re set up for success!)
- Access to the robust in-house sales technology and resources.
- Competitive weekly pay + bonus
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k) and more!
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal days
- Real development and growth opportunities in a stable, expanding company
- A positive, people-first culture with great servant leadership
- Modern facilities and clean, late-model equipment
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field, or 5+ years of sales experience
- Track record of achieving sales goals
- Valid driver’s license and readiness to travel by car
- Strong communication skills and relationship-building ability
- Knowledge of the local market
- Experience in LTL or transportation
What We Do
Welcome to the official Dayton Freight Lines Linkedin Page. Many companies deliver freight, Dayton Freight delivers SERVICE! This page will help communicate our philosophy, culture, achievements and career opportunities. Company Overview Founded in 1981, Dayton Freight is a private, union-free LTL freight carrier headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. With 54 Service Centers in the Midwest region, Dayton Freight offers shippers 1 or 2 day service to thousands of points throughout an 13 state area. With our Strategic Alliance Network, we can serve all of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Guam. With an emphasis on company-owned facilities and a culture that is professional, positive and people-centered, we attribute our growth to the dedication of our employees and the loyalty of our customers and business partners. Our Mission "The mission of Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is to be the recognized leader in providing high quality regional LTL transportation services. We will accomplish our mission through trained and empowered employees who are dedicated to continuous improvements that focus on our customers and internal processes. Our ultimate measure of success will come from customer loyalty and partnerships. The services provided by Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. are the end result of our efforts and designed to meet or exceed our customers’ needs and expectations." Our Vision Delivering Value Today. Driving The Standard For Tomorrow
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