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Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain

Account Executive Sales

Kansas City, MOOnsiteFull Time$45,000–$45,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • uncapped commission
  • logistics industry
  • transportation
  • CRM
  • outbound calls
  • networking
  • negotiate pricing
  • market trends
  • book of business

Nice to have

  • salesforce
  • customer service
  • internships
  • athletics
  • campus organizations

Role summary

Avenue Logistics is seeking a competitive and motivated Account Executive to join their sales team in Kansas City, MO. This on-site role offers a base salary of $45,000 plus uncapped commission with one of the highest commission structures in the logistics industry. The Account Executive will prospect customers, build relationships with industry partners, develop customized transportation solutions, and manage their own book of business using proprietary CRM and technology. The company emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and a promote-from-within culture, offering significant earning potential and career growth opportunities within the transportation and logistics sector.

Sales Account Executive
Power & Light District, Kansas City, MO (On-Site)
Starting Salary: $45,000 + Uncapped Commission

Earn up to 17% of your monthly Gross Profit—one of the highest-paying commission structures in the logistics industry.

If you're competitive, coachable, and motivated by building relationships, Avenue Logistics is the place to launch your sales career.

Built by proven industry leaders, Avenue Logistics is a fast-growing logistics company where you'll have the opportunity to capitalize on untapped market opportunities, build your own book of business, and grow alongside the company. We're looking for people who want more than just a job—they want to build something of their own.

As a Sales Account Executive, you'll learn the transportation and logistics industry from experienced producers and leaders with decades of experience. Through hands-on mentorship, best-in-class technology, and a collaborative team environment, you'll develop long-term partnerships with manufacturers, distributors, warehouses, and transportation providers across the country.

You'll work from our beautiful, open-concept office in Kansas City's vibrant Power & Light District, collaborating directly with experienced mentors, sales leaders, and teammates every day. We believe the best learning, coaching, and career growth happen together.

This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, with standard hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time to align with our customers and operations across multiple time zones. If you enjoy getting an early start and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, you'll fit right in.

At Avenue Logistics, our mission is simple: help customers and carriers maximize their transportation needs through clear communication, market expertise, and exceptional service. We invest in our people, promote from within, and reward performance.

What You’ll Do
  • Prospect customers and business partners through outbound calls, emails, and networking.
  • Build relationships with manufacturers, distributors, warehouses, and transportation providers.
  • Learn your customers' operations and develop customized transportation solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service.
  • Negotiate pricing while protecting customer relationships and profitability.
  • Utilize Avenue's proprietary CRM and transportation technology to manage your business.
  • Stay informed on market trends to provide strategic transportation solutions.
  • Grow your own book of business through consistent outreach, persistence, and relationship building.

Training & Development
Our in-house Learning & Development team provides structured onboarding, personalized coaching, and ongoing mentorship from experienced sales leaders.

As your business grows, so does your income—with opportunities to mentor future team members, advance into leadership, and continue building a business that's truly your own.

Compensation & Benefits Compensation
  • $45,000 starting base salary + uncapped commissions
  • Opportunity to start earning commissions within your first few months
  • Commission structure paying up to 17% of Gross Profit
  • No cap on earnings - income grows with your production

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with generous Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Floating Holiday)
  • Life Insurance
  • Ongoing mentorship and professional development

Why Avenue?
  • One of the industry's highest-paying commission structures
  • Opportunity to build your own book of business from the ground up
  • Untapped market opportunities with no territory restrictions
  • Best-in-class proprietary technology
  • Promote-from-within culture with clear advancement opportunities
  • Competitive, collaborative, and high-performance team

What You'll Bring
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A competitive mindset and exceptional work ethic
  • Experience taking on responsibility through internships, athletics, campus organizations, or other team environments
  • Experience in sales, customer service, or targeted outreach is a plus

If you're looking for mentorship, ownership, unlimited earning potential, and a career where your success is directly tied to your effort, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and start building your future with Avenue Logistics.
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