Entry Level Account Executive

  • Full-time

Company Description

BMM Logistics, Inc. is a fast growing Chicago based business. We are a third-party logistics provider servicing the United States and Canada. BMM is the bridge between businesses that need products shipped and transportation companies that need to keep their drivers moving. Driven by our dedicated sales team, BMM ensures to provide the best customer service to our customers, a pleasurable experience for our carriers and a relaxed, fun, energetic environment for our employees. We've grown year after year since 2008 and we are looking to keep growing and moving forward. BMM Logistics, Inc. is a business where professionals can jump start their careers and love what they do. It all starts here!

Job Description

We are looking for an Account Executive to create long-term, trusting relationships with our customers! The Account Executive’s role is to oversee a portfolio of customers, develop new business from existing clients and actively seek new sales opportunities.

As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for informing and educating potential customers or carriers on the innovative ways BMM Logistics delivers supply chain and logistics solutions. As a part of this position you will prospect, engage, and close new accounts in cohesion with our transportation/logistics experts. You will create your individual portfolio of accounts through research and prospecting while becoming consultative in providing logistics solutions based on individual customer needs! 

Among the responsibilities that you will have in this position are:

  • Ability to establish lasting relationships with customers to build and maintain a strong book of business
  • Prospect for new customers with an ambitious mentality via internet, phone, referrals, and networking
  • Heavy phone call interaction with industry professionals
  • Initiate contact with potentials customers at any and all levels
  • Managing time effectively to achieve daily and monthly goals
  • Negotiating rates to achieve commission goals

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required 
  • Passion for sales, and a drive to succeed
  • High energy, self-motivated, ambitious team players that want to control their own income
  • Advanced ability to multi-task
  • Impeccable verbal and written skills
  • Strong ability to negotiate, motivate, persuade, and influence others
  • Enthusiastic, persistent, and confident approach
  • Prior experience in inside or outside sales is beneficial, but not necessary
  • Knowledge of various Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Excel and Word

Additional Information

  • Competitive base salary
  • Un-capped commission
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Excellent location in Chicago Loop
  • Abundant opportunity for growth
  • Casual dress code and work environment