Account Executive

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BBI Logistics LLC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Columbus, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Account Executive is responsible for generating leads and executing high-volume cold calls to build a book of business. They will negotiate freight costs and manage real-time freight movement using proprietary TMS software.

Qualifications

You have a strong entrepreneurial and competitive spirit, with the confidence and mental endurance to excel in high-volume cold-calling and negotiation. You are organized, possess excellent time management skills, and can maintain composure in stressful situations to manage accounts and solve problems in real-time.

Must Have Skills for ATS

TMS software

Lead Generation

Cold Call

Negotiate

Account Management

Job Description

Description

 **This position requires you to work on-site 100%**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: $107K+
  • Don't want to be average? Ask your recruiter what top performers earn!

What you’ll be doing.

  • Lead Generation: Creatively self-generate leads and qualify prospects
  • Cold Call: Execute 80+ cold calls per day to build relationships with prospects and existing customers
  • Negotiate: Stay up to date on industry trends to provide and negotiate freight costs to customers and carriers
  • Account Management: Manage freight movement and problem solve in real time by utilizing our proprietary TMS software
  • High Sense of Urgency: Proactively communicate when resolving issues and provide updates to customers and carriers

What you’ll bring to the table.

  • Confidence and strong self-assuredness to succeed in cold-calling customers and making a sale
  • Mental endurance. An Account Executive will be on the phone for long hours, hear a lot of rejection, and will have to continue to push through
  • Willing to go the extra mile to work after normal business hours and weekends
  • Entrepreneurial and competitive spirit (if you’re not first, you’re last)
  • Strong ability to sell and negotiate with confidence and a winning attitude
  • Maintain composure in high-stress scenarios
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to recognize and prioritize profitable opportunities

What we bring to the table.

  • Don’t worry about paying for parking – we’ve got you covered
  • Pack your bags! It’s not too late to qualify for our annual sales trip
  • We care about your well-being, so we contribute to the cost of your health benefits
  • Invest in your future with our 401K match and profit sharing
  • Sales development and career path – 100% of sales leadership promoted from within
  • Paid training and mentorship program

Trophy’s In Our Case.

  • Nationally awarded as Selling Power’s 50 Best Companies to Sell for in 2022, 2023; Selling Power’s 60 Best Companies to Sell for in 2024, 202
  • Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America 2023 & 2024
  • Great Place to Work Certified
  • #1 Fastest Growing Privately Held Company in Central Ohio
  • Largest Central Ohio Privately Held Company
  • Named a Best Place to Work 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • 2024 Building Columbus Awards: Best New Office Project

Who we are. BBI Logistics offers transportation solutions including but not limited to drayage, truckload, intermodal, LTL, expedited, purchase order consolidation, route optimization, cold storage, expedited delivery, and natural disaster response. As a rapidly growing company, BBI is quickly becoming a premier transportation provider nationwide.#betterwithbbiBBI Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. 

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BBI Logistics LLC

At BBI Logistics, headquartered in Columbus, OH, we’re not just moving freight — we’re moving careers forward. As a rapidly expanding freight brokerage firm, we specialize in full truckload shipments and provide a wide range of solutions including LTL, intermodal, drayage, specialized equipment, and expedited shipments. What sets us apart? We build long-lasting partnerships by helping customers secure the most cost-effective and reliable carriers while maximizing load potential for our carrier network. That balance is the secret to our strong reputation and trusted relationships. In logistics, challenges pop up every day. At BBI, we believe how you respond matters more than the problem itself. Our team thrives on fast-paced problem solving, creative thinking, and delivering for our customers no matter what it takes. That’s why we’re looking for motivated individuals who want to grow, make an impact, and be part of a team that wins together.
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