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Longship is a third-party logistics company specializing in over the road truckloads of fresh, frozen, and dry shipments. We excel in providing uncompromising customer service by guaranteeing our clients that their product will be transported in a safe and timely manner. We are currently hiring for the position of Account Executive.

We are seeking ambitious, competitive professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to build long-term earning potential through sales, customer relationships, and operational excellence.

Successful Account Executives are driven, resilient communicators who thrive in a competitive, fast-paced sales environment. Through industry-leading training, coaching, and technology, we provide the tools needed to build lasting customer relationships and maximize earning potential. 

Responsibilities:

• Prospect and develop strong professional relationships—via phone and e-mails — to sell freight transportation brokerage services 
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities while growing existing customer accounts
• Develop and maintain customer relationships through proactive outreach, account management, and business development activities
• 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
• Manage multiple priorities and maintain the flow of business information with a sense of urgency
• Other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and grow a book of business
• Comfortable making outbound sales calls and engaging prospective customers
• Aptitude and appreciation for selling in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and follow-through skills 
• Strong work ethic with a team mentality
• No logistics experience required

Schedule:

• Full time, on-site — Lexington, KY
• Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
• Rotational Saturday Scheduling 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
  • One (1) Saturday Per Month 

What we offer you:

• Annual Salary Equivalent: $40,040-$50,000 — dependent on relevant work experience
• Immediate Uncapped Commissions paid bi-weekly
• 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 that provides the industry knowledge, sales skills, and operational expertise needed for success
• Internal advancement opportunities & career development
• Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility with a private fitness center 
• Intramural sports, strong comradery, and a collaborative work environment 

Projected Account Executive Earnings:

• Year 1 (Post-Training): $98,000
• Year 2: $147,000
• Year 3: $172,000

Individual earnings vary based on performance and results

Ready to build a rewarding sales career with unlimited earning potential? 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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. 

Longship is a third-party logistics company specializing in over the road truckloads of fresh, frozen, and dry shipments. We excel in providing uncompromising customer service by guaranteeing our clients that their product will be transported in a safe and timely manner. We are currently hiring for the position of Account Executive.

We are seeking ambitious, competitive professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to build long-term earning potential through sales, customer relationships, and operational excellence.

Successful Account Executives are driven, resilient communicators who thrive in a competitive, fast-paced sales environment. Through industry-leading training, coaching, and technology, we provide the tools needed to build lasting customer relationships and maximize earning potential. 

Responsibilities:

• Prospect and develop strong professional relationships—via phone and e-mails — to sell freight transportation brokerage services 
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities while growing existing customer accounts
• Develop and maintain customer relationships through proactive outreach, account management, and business development activities
• 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
• Manage multiple priorities and maintain the flow of business information with a sense of urgency
• Other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and grow a book of business
• Comfortable making outbound sales calls and engaging prospective customers
• Aptitude and appreciation for selling in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and follow-through skills 
• Strong work ethic with a team mentality
• No logistics experience required

Schedule:

• Full time, on-site — Columbus, OH
• Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
• Rotational Saturday Scheduling 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
  • One (1) Saturday Per Month 

What we offer you:

• Annual Salary Equivalent: $42,000-$50,000 — dependent on relevant work experience
• Immediate Uncapped Commissions paid bi-weekly
• 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 that provides the industry knowledge, sales skills, and operational expertise needed for success
• Internal advancement opportunities & career development
• Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility with a private fitness center 
• Intramural sports, strong comradery, and a collaborative work environment 

Projected Account Executive Earnings:

• Year 1 (Post-Training): $98,000
• Year 2: $147,000
• Year 3: $172,000

Individual earnings vary based on performance and results

Ready to build a rewarding sales career with unlimited earning potential? 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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. 

Longship is a third-party logistics company specializing in over the road truckloads of fresh, frozen, and dry shipments. We excel in providing uncompromising customer service by guaranteeing our clients that their product will be transported in a safe and timely manner. We are currently hiring for the position of Account Executive.

We are seeking ambitious, competitive professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to build long-term earning potential through sales, customer relationships, and operational excellence.

Successful Account Executives are driven, resilient communicators who thrive in a competitive, fast-paced sales environment. Through industry-leading training, coaching, and technology, we provide the tools needed to build lasting customer relationships and maximize earning potential. 

Responsibilities:

• Prospect and develop strong professional relationships—via phone and e-mails — to sell freight transportation brokerage services 
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities while growing existing customer accounts
• Develop and maintain customer relationships through proactive outreach, account management, and business development activities
• 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
• Manage multiple priorities and maintain the flow of business information with a sense of urgency
• Other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and grow a book of business
• Comfortable making outbound sales calls and engaging prospective customers
• Aptitude and appreciation for selling in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and follow-through skills 
• Strong work ethic with a team mentality
• No logistics experience required

Schedule:

• Full time, on-site — St. Petersburg, FL
• Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
• Rotational Saturday Scheduling 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
  • One (1) Saturday Per Month 

What we offer you:

• Annual Salary Equivalent: $42,000-$50,000 — dependent on relevant work experience
• Immediate Uncapped Commissions paid bi-weekly
• 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 that provides the industry knowledge, sales skills, and operational expertise needed for success
• Internal advancement opportunities & career development
• Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility with a private fitness center 
• Intramural sports, strong comradery, and a collaborative work environment 

Projected Account Executive Earnings:

• Year 1 (Post-Training): $98,000
• Year 2: $147,000
• Year 3: $172,000

Individual earnings vary based on performance and results

Ready to build a rewarding sales career with unlimited earning potential? 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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. 

Longship is a fast-growing third-party logistics company headquartered in Lexington, KY. We specialize in over-the-road transportation solutions and are committed to delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a competitive, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture. 

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across all locations. This individual will serve as a strategic talent acquisition partner, helping attract, assess, and hire top talent to support Longship’s continued growth.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process – recruiting top talent to efficiently & effectively fill open positions
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Proactively source passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, networking events, referrals, professional organizations, and industry-specific recruiting channels
• Conduct phone screens, virtual interviews, and in-person interviews to assess candidate qualifications, culture fit, and long-term potential
• Lead offer presentation, negotiation, and closing efforts to secure top talent
• Ensure positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Build relationships with colleges, universities, professional associations, and community organizations 

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing, cold calling and influencing top-performing talent
• Experience managing multiple open requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship-building skills
• Advanced sourcing experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume, and other talent acquisition tools. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Experience analyzing recruiting metrics and implementing process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to influence hiring decisions and build strong partnerships with leadership teams.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• Agency recruiting, staffing, or executive search experience strongly preferred
• Experience recruiting for sales, operations, leadership, or corporate positions
• Experience within transportation, logistics, supply chain, staffing, or related industries

Schedule:

• Full time, on-site — Lexington, KY
• Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

What we offer you:

• Competitive annual base salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K with generous company matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Internal advancement opportunities and career growth A collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions are recognized and your professional growth is supported

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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.