About CURA Freight:
CURA is an award-winning third-party logistics provider, responsible for coordinating the movement of goods across North America. Our mission is to simplify and expedite the transfer of goods nationwide and we are committed to delighting our customers and exceeding expectations of all our partners.
We were named a 2023 and 2024 ‘Best Place to Work’ by the Tampa Bay Business Journal due to our awesome workplace culture, benefit offerings, and employee retention rate. We are located in beautiful Tampa, Florida in a historic cigar factory recently renovated to provide collaborative state-of-the-art office space with an open-door policy. “CURA” literally translates to “CARE” and we’ve built our business on that value and differentiator.
Why CURA? Because we C.A.R.E.:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
About the Role:
CURA is looking to hire a service-driven Freight Account Executive who will manage their loads for the full load lifecycle. You will be responsible for generating new business and will act as a liaison between our customers and freight carriers. In this role, you will collaborate with shippers, carriers, and dispatchers to manage scheduled pickups and deliveries.
CURA offers industry-leading uncapped commission-based pay up to 40%! The compensation for the training period is flexible, with the initial base salary open to negotiation based on your experience. Our fully ramped Freight Brokers/Freight Sales Representatives have the potential to earn a minimum of six figures annually, with considerable opportunities to exceed this amount based on performance and individual contributions. This is a 100% commission-based role (post-training and ramp period).
If you have previous B2B sales experience and are a driven customer-oriented sales professional with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment – apply now! **This role sits in-office in Tampa, FL and is NOT a remote position. We will only review applicants outside of the Tampa Bay area if willing to relocate. Relocation package available. **
Responsibilities:
- Secure new accounts and ensure customer retention.
- Identify reputable carriers for freight services using company tools.
- Negotiate rates with carriers and provide customers with shipping quotes.
- Dispatch and track active loads (TL / Truckload / LTL) domestically.
- Communicate with dispatchers and drivers daily to track the status of loads and provide timely updates to customers.
- Identify potential issues and implement solutions.
- Enter load data in internal TMS system in real time as load progresses.
- Attract new prospects and develop a sales pipeline using company CRM application.
- Work cross-functionally to assist with customer billing and accounting responsibilities, as needed.
- Make 100+ prospecting calls/day.
Qualifications:
- Previous sales experience required (minimum 1 year).
- Previous phone-sales experience preferred.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Ability to think outside the box, look for solutions and creatively solve problems.
- Proactive self-starter who thrives in an autonomous, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Service-minded and accountable with a customer-centric approach.
- Attention to detail & ability to multi-task.
Benefits & Perks:
- Industry-leading uncapped pay
- 22-days paid time off annually
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Counseling services via our Employee Assistance Program
- Casual office attire
- Quarterly office-wide team-building outings
- On-site game room
- Parental Leave
Compensation package:
Commission pay
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
No sponsorship is available for this position.
CURA Freight does not accept and will not review unsolicited resumes from search firms.
CURA Freight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, political affiliation, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, genetic disorder, genetic predisposition, carrier status, military status, familial status, or domestic violence victim status and any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
