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Account Manager

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. Salary
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Overview

Join the Team at Dayton Freight as an Account Manager!

About The Account Manager Role

Ready to take the driver’s seat in your career? As an Account Manager, you’ll own your own territory here at Dayton Freight Lines. You’ll be building strong relationships, uncovering new opportunities, and delivering smart transportation solutions that keep businesses moving. You’ll team up with great internal crews to deliver top-notch service and fuel serious growth in a fast-paced market.

Why You’ll Love this Role

If you love building relationships, closing deals, and making things happen, this is your chance to shine in a company that values hustle, teamwork, and development. You’re working with the best of the best in the LTL industry, carried by a reputable name. Come join us here at Dayton Freight Lines!

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as a Dayton Freight Account Manager

  • Organize, plan, and manage your territory to drive revenue growth with strategic sales and marketing plans.
  • Act as a consultant by presenting the most mutually beneficial solutions to ideal Dayton Freight customers.
  • Develop long-lasting relationships with all levels of the customer’s organization.
  • Hunt down new business opportunities and turn prospects into loyal customers.
  • Build real connections through regular on-site visits, business reviews, pricing negotiations, and off-site entertainments.
  • Partner with operations and service teams to create smooth, reliable customer experiences.
  • Stay sharp on industry trends and competitor moves.
  • Keep your sales pipeline organized and your reporting on point.
  • Jump into special projects and make an impact where it counts.
  • Use the latest and greatest technology that helps you prepare and plan for your sales day.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (Sales, Marketing, Business, or related) or 5 years of sales experience
  • A track record of achieving sales goals
  • Valid driver’s license readiness to hit the road
  • Strong communication skills and a natural talent for building relationships

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of the local market
  • Experience in LTL or transportation (you speak the language!)

Benefits

What You Get

  • Company car company phone company surface laptop (you’re set up for success!)
  • Access to the robust in-house sales technology and resources.
  • Competitive weekly pay bonus
  • Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k) and more!
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal days
  • Real development and growth opportunities in a stable, expanding company
  • A positive, people-first culture with great servant leadership
  • Modern facilities and clean, late-model equipment

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