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We want motivated individuals with energy, enthusiasm, and – above all – a passion for learning. If you communicate well, multi-task, and take care of business quickly and responsibly, we want you.

Balance competition and collaboration in an engaging work environment. With the right resources and opportunity for unlimited earning, you will grow at Longship.

Available Positions

Account Executive (Lexington, KY)

Our Account Executives are highly motivated, goal oriented and strong communicators who succeed in a fast-paced environment. They oversee customer shipments from pickup to on-time delivery, assuring an efficient process. Every time.

Our Account Executives set and maintain high standards of service and reliability and we take pride in their contributions. As such, we are committed to recruiting, training, and retaining intelligent and tenacious individuals. Our technology and resources are top-of-the-line, and our personnel are some of the best in the business.

 

Responsibilities:
  • Prospect and develop strong professional relationships—via phone and e-mails — to sell freight transportation brokerage services
  • Provide full cycle customer service from contract to delivery
  • Understand the customers’ shipping needs and negotiate rates
  • Contact carriers/trucking companies to find the most efficient shipping option, provide order tracking and delivery confirmation
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain the flow of business information with a sense of urgency
  • Contacting customers daily to not only generate revenue but maintain the relationship
  • Responsible for identifying sales opportunities and closing sales
  • Other duties as required or assigned

 

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Entrepreneurial sales approach, no set territories.
  • Cold calling- not afraid to pick up the phone
  • Aptitude and appreciation for selling in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and follow-thru abilities.
  • Strong work ethic with a team mentality

 

What we offer you:
  • Starting salary: $40,040 /per annum
  • Uncapped commissions paid bi-weekly
  • Longship has one of the highest commission pay-outs within the industry.
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401K with great company matching
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Quarterly sales rewards, including trips, monetary bonuses and more
  • 26-week, on-site training
  • Internal advancement opportunities & career development
  • Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility with a private fitness center
  • Intramural sports, strong comradery, and collaborative work environment

 

To apply, submit a resume and brief introduction to applicants@longship.us

 

Longship is an at-will employer. Longship 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.

Account Executive (St. Pete, FL)

Longship recently opened a new office in St. Petersburg, FL and are currently hiring for the position of Account Executive.

Our Account Executives are highly motivated, goal oriented and strong communicators who succeed in a fast-paced environment. They oversee customer shipments from pickup to on-time delivery, assuring an efficient process. Every time.

Our Account Executives set and maintain high standards of service and reliability and we take pride in their contributions. As such, we are committed to recruiting, training, and retaining intelligent and tenacious individuals. Our technology and resources are top-of-the-line, and our personnel are some of the best in the business.

 

Responsibilities:
  • Prospect and develop strong professional relationships—via phone and e-mails — to sell freight transportation brokerage services
  • Provide full cycle customer service from contract to delivery
  • Understand the customers’ shipping needs and negotiate rates
  • Contact carriers/trucking companies to find the most efficient shipping option, provide order tracking and delivery confirmation
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain the flow of business information with a sense of urgency
  • Contacting customers daily to not only generate revenue but maintain the relationship
  • Responsible for identifying sales opportunities and closing sales
  • Other duties as required or assigned

 

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Entrepreneurial sales approach, no set territories.
  • Cold calling- not afraid to pick up the phone
  • Aptitude and appreciation for selling in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and follow-thru abilities.
  • Strong work ethic with a team mentality

 

What we offer you:
  • Starting salary: $42,000 /per annum
  • Uncapped commissions paid bi-weekly; Longship has one of the highest commission pay-outs within the industry
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401K with great company matching
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Quarterly sales rewards, including trips, monetary bonuses and more
  • 26-week, on-site training program
  • Internal advancement opportunities, & career development

 

To apply, submit a resume and brief introduction to applicants@longship.us

 

Longship is an at-will employer. Longship 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.

Account Executive (Nashville, TN)

Longship has opened an office in Nashville, TN and is currently hiring for the position of Account Executive.

Our Account Executives are highly motivated, goal oriented and strong communicators who succeed in a fast-paced environment. They oversee customer shipments from pickup to on-time delivery, assuring an efficient process. Every time.

Our Account Executives set and maintain high standards of service and reliability and we take pride in their contributions. As such, we are committed to recruiting, training, and retaining intelligent and tenacious individuals. Our technology and resources are top-of-the-line, and our personnel are some of the best in the business.

 

Responsibilities:
  • Prospect and develop strong professional relationships—via phone and e-mails — to sell freight transportation brokerage services
  • Provide full cycle customer service from contract to delivery
  • Understand the customers’ shipping needs and negotiate rates
  • Contact carriers/trucking companies to find the most efficient shipping option, provide order tracking and delivery confirmation
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain the flow of business information with a sense of urgency
  • Contacting customers daily to not only generate revenue but maintain the relationship
  • Responsible for identifying sales opportunities and closing sales
  • Other duties as required or assigned

 

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Entrepreneurial sales approach, no set territories.
  • Cold calling- not afraid to pick up the phone
  • Aptitude and appreciation for selling in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and follow-thru abilities.
  • Strong work ethic with a team mentality

 

What we offer you:
  • Starting salary: $42,000 /per annum
  • Uncapped commissions paid bi-weekly; Longship has one of the highest commission pay-outs within the industry
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401K with great company matching
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Quarterly sales rewards, including trips, monetary bonuses and more
  • 26-week, on-site training program
  • Internal advancement opportunities, & career development

 

To apply, submit a resume and brief introduction to applicants@longship.us

 

Longship is an at-will employer. Longship 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.

Night Dispatcher (Lexington, KY)

The ideal Night Dispatcher candidate will maintain regular and punctual attendance, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external parties, and must have the ability to work independently as well as in team setting.

 

Responsibilities:
  • Answer incoming calls as they arrive on the Night Dispatch que
  • Perform check calls as directed by Longship Account Executives
  • Provide timely and efficient updates to Account Executives as they become available
  • Use effective listening skills to collect required information and/or to identify potential conflicts
  • Practice professional phone etiquette; provide excellent customer service to customers and carriers
  • Troubleshoot problem loads and resolve issues pertaining to delays, accidents, pickup/delivery numbers, and paperwork questions
  • Issue advances to carriers pertaining to unloading charges and fuel advances
  • Maintain communication with carrier while loads are in transit
  • Other duties as required or assigned

 

Qualifications:
  • High school graduate (Associate Degree preferred)
  • Dispatching experience (preferred not required)
  • Customer service background preferably in a call center environment
  • Attention to detail and confident decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage time and resources efficiently
  • Proficient computer literacy

 

Schedule:

This is a full-time position with hours ranging from 35-40hrs/per week. The working schedule is posted monthly, and we ask that qualifying candidates have the following availability:

  • Monday-Friday: 5PM – 1AM
  • Saturday: 8AM – 8PM
  • Sunday: 8AM – 8PM

 

What we offer you:
  • $15/per hour
  • Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
  • 401K great company matching
  • Paid time off
  • On-site training, career development & advancement opportunities
  • Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility with a private fitness center
  • Intramural sports, strong comradery, and a collaborative work environment

 

To apply, submit a resume and brief introduction to applicants@longship.us

 

Longship is an at-will employer. Longship 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.

Lexington (HQ) Interview Address:

2376 Sir Barton Way
Lexington, KY 40509

Nashville Interview Address:

424 Church Street Suite 1740
Nashville, TN 37219
Inside the Fifth Third Bank Building
(commonly known as Fifth Third Center).

St. Pete Interview Address:

400 Carillon Parkway Suite 301
St. Petersburg, FL 33716