What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Account Executive position at Avenue Logistics?
Sales Account Executive
Power & Light District, Kansas City, MO
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 and 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 new customers 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 secure reliable capacity and 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 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 begin earning commissions within your first few months
- Commission structure paying up to 17% of Gross Profit
- No cap on earnings—your income grows with your production
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
- Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Sick Time, and a 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 what you build, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and start building your future with Avenue Logistics.
Salary : $45,000