Logistics Account Executive - Columbia, SC

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Columbia, SC, USA
In-Office
45K-45K Annually
Junior
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
The role involves securing new accounts, customer retention, and collaboration with clients, requiring strong communication and sales skills.
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About CURA Freight

CURA is an award-winning (TBBJ - Best Places to Work 2023-2025) third-party logistics provider, responsible for coordinating the movement of goods across North America.

As part of our continued growth, we are excited to announce the expansion of our footprint with a new office in Columbia, SC. We are seeking driven, entrepreneurial individuals who are eager to play a key role in building both the office and the culture from the ground up.

About the Role

CURA is on the lookout for service-driven individuals with positive energy and a commitment to delivering superior customer service. In this role, you will act as a liaison between our customers and their clients, collaborating with multiple parties to manage the process from beginning to end.

If you enjoy talking to interesting people and helping them solve problems, you’ve found your home, especially if you’re excited about contributing to the growth and success of a new and expanding office.

Responsibilities
  • Secure new accounts and ensure customer retention
  • Identify reputable strategic partners using company tools
  • Negotiate rates with customers
  • Follow up with customers and business partners
  • Communicate with customers daily to track project status and provide timely updates
  • Identify potential issues and implement effective solutions
  • Enter data in the internal CRM system in real-time
  • Attract new prospects and develop a sales pipeline using the company CRM application
  • Work cross-functionally to support customer needs
  • Conduct daily outreach via phone, email, and text to identify potential customers
Qualifications
  • Previous admissions, career services, or relationship-building experience
  • Previous phone-sales experience required
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Ability to think on your feet and adapt in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
  • Proactive self-starter with a positive attitude
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Service-minded and accountable with a customer-centric approach
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

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
Additional Information

No sponsorship is available for this position. CURA Freight does not accept and will not review unsolicited resumes from search firms.

CURA Freight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, political affiliation, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, genetic disorder, genetic predisposition, carrier status, military status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Skills Required

  • Previous phone-sales experience
  • Associate or bachelor's degree
  • Ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
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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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