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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)

Longship 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:

  • $40,040 salary
  • 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 (Nashville, TN)

Longship has recently opened a new office in Nashville, TN and is in search of an experienced Account Executive to join our team.

Longship 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:

  • $42,000 salary
  • 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
  • On-site training, internal advancement opportunities, & career development
  • State-of-the-art facility in the Heart of Downtown Nashville with parking and an on-site fitness center.

 

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.

Receptionist

We are currently hiring for the position of Receptionist.

The ideal Receptionist will be punctual, positive, and professional with excellent verbal & written communication skills and experience in customer service.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Welcome on-site visitors, determine nature of business and announce visitors to appropriate personnel
  • Monitor visitor access
  • Answer incoming telephone calls, determine purpose of caller, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department
  • Take and deliver messages or transfer calls to voicemail when appropriate personnel are unavailable
  • Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
  • Receive daily mail and deliveries
  • Track office inventory and stock supplies as needed
  • Monitor cleanliness of the 1st floor
  • Perform other duties as requested by Management

 

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree (Preferred)
  • High school or equivalent (Required)
  • Proficiency with computers, email, and a multi-line phone system
  • Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Superb customer service skills
  • Punctual with a positive attitude and professional demeanor

 

Schedule:

  • Full-time; Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

 

What we offer you:

  • $16/per hour
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401K with great company matching
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Internal advancement opportunities & career development
  • Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility with a private fitness center

 

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).