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Director, National Accounts

Role overview

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of proven sales success and experience in transportation / logistics.
  • Strong knowledge of IT-based, end-to-end supply chain solutions management.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the North American transportation industry, including highway (domestic and cross-border) and intermodal.

Responsibilities

  • Identify potential market segments and target companies for Radiant services.
  • Manage a detailed, professional sales process from prospect identification to negotiations and closing new business.
  • Lead the discovery and assessment of target customers’ logistics needs.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to customers’ management, bringing strategies that create value.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Social Skills

About the company

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Radiant Logistics Inc.

Radiant Logistics Inc. (NYSE MKT: RLGT) is a public company operating as a non-asset based third party logistics provider. Operating under the brands Radiant Global Logistics, Radiant Canada, Adcom Worldwide, Airgroup, Distribution By Air, Service By Air Inc. and our minority business affiliate Radiant Logistics Partners, we service a diversified account base including manufacturers, distributors and retailers using a network of independent carriers and international agents positioned strategically around the world.As one of the fastest growing logistics networks in North America, our footprint has expanded to over 120 stations domestically, with an increasing presence of international locations.Our ServicesDomestic•Air: NFO, Same Day, Next Day AM or PM, Standard (2 Day), Economy (3 Day), Insurance•Ground: Time Definite LTL, LTL, FTL, Rollerbed, Flatbed, Lift Gate, Air Ride, Refrigerated, Hot Shot, Pool Distribution•Specialized: Oversized, Intermodal, Pack & Crate, Document Management, Small PackagesInternational•Air: Door to Door (DDU/DDP), Door to Airport (FOB), Airport to Door (FCR), Airport to Airport, On Board Courier, Direct IATA Service, Global Air Consolidation, Letter of Credit, Transborder Service, Air Charter•Ocean: FMC Licensed NVOCC, FCL, LCL, Freight Consolidation, Oversized, Breakbulk, Vessel Chartering, De-Consol, DC Bypass•Import & Export Management: Customs Clearance, Documentation Services, Warehousing, Distribution, Hazardous Material & Dangerous Goods, InsuranceLogistics & Supply Chain•Asset Recovery: Product Return, Reverse Logistics•Warehousing & Distribution: Assembly & Consolidation, Cross Dock Services, Inventory Management, Parts & Material Kitting, Product Pick & Pack, Purchase Orders & Fulfillment, Assembly & Consolidation, Cross Dock Services•Trade Shows & Events•Project Management

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Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

Director, National Accounts

Freight Forwarding & Third-Party Logistics

Job Type: 

Full-Time / Remote

Location: Overland Park, KS

Base Salary: $75,000 - $120,000

OTE: $140,000 - $220,000

Position Summary

The Director, National Accounts is responsible for actively soliciting and securing new business that advances the company’s strategic financial growth objectives. This role identifies potential key accounts representing a significant domestic and global opportunity, and uses a consultative, facilitative sales approach to determine and pursue viable opportunities to sell Radiant Road & Rail services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify potential market segments and target companies for the full range of Radiant Road & Rail / Radiant Global Logistics services.

  • Manage a detailed, professional sales process from prospect identification through solution design, negotiation, and close of new business.

  • Lead the discovery and assessment of target customers’ logistics and transportation management needs, aligned with their corporate strategies.

  • Lead a cross-functional Radiant Road & Rail team, including logistics service partners, in evaluating requirements and designing solutions that deliver clear, defined value to customers.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to customers’ middle and senior management, bringing ideas and strategies that create differentiated value.

  • Develop and deliver detailed proposals and presentations for services.

  • Build strong working relationships with internal teams critical to account success, including IT, Supply Chain Services, Operations, Pricing, Administration, and Finance.

  • Represent the company at transportation industry events and associations.

  • Contribute to the development of Radiant Road & Rail / Radiant Global Logistics vision and long-term strategic goals, including input on volume, margin, and revenue growth.

  • Cross sell Radiant Road & Rail / Radiant Global Logistics services where possible.

  • Provide input to the annual budget.

  • Perform other duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Education and Industry Knowledge
  • High school diploma required; college degree preferred.

  • Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Logistics, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline is an asset.

  • Minimum of 5 years of proven sales success and experience in transportation / logistics.

  • Comprehensive understanding of the North American transportation industry, including highway (domestic and cross-border), with a strong emphasis on intermodal.

  • Strong knowledge of IT-based, end-to-end supply chain solutions management.

  • Bachelor / Associate degree in Logistics, Business, Marketing or related discipline is an asset.

Technical Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Salesforce CRM.

Business Strategy Skills
  • Dedicated to providing superior, timely internal and external customer service.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written form.

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills within a team environment.

  • Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task.

  • Committed to team cooperation and mutual respect.

  • Strong negotiation and closing skills.

  • Assertive yet diplomatic in closing complex and profitable deals.

  • Skilled in business case analysis to convert opportunities into clients.

  • Able to clearly identify customers’ current and future needs and present appropriate transportation solutions.

  • Forward-thinking, creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial.

  • Valid driver’s license in good standing.

  • Ability to travel across borders as required.

Mathematical Skills
  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide across all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Language Skills
  • Able to read and interpret documents, spreadsheets, emails, and instructions. 

  • Able to write routine reports and correspondence.

  • Able to speak clearly and effectively to both internal and external contacts.

Work Schedule & Environment

  • Full-time position, minimum 8 hours per day, with flexibility to manage time-sensitive deadlines and team coverage needs.

  • Remote position with routine travel required; work independently while maintaining regular communication and collaboration with customers, prospects, and internal teams through virtual platforms.

  • This position requires the ability to travel by automobile and/or air for customer meetings, sales activities, industry events, and other business needs. Travel frequency may vary based on business requirements.

Physical Demands

  • Regular activities include walking, sitting, typing, handling documents, reaching, talking, and hearing.

  • Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Key Internal & External Contacts

Internal

  • Customer Service – support onboarding of new accounts and resolve service issues.

  • Pricing – coordinate quotes and custom pricing for clients.

  • Carrier Procurement – ensure carrier alignment and service delivery.

  • Administration – assist with account setup and billing issues.

External

  • Customers & Prospects – identify new business, maintain relationships, and provide service updates and quotes.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation
  • Base Salary Range: $75,000 – $120,000 annually, based on experience and market.

  • Uncapped commission plan tied to new business gross margin and overall portfolio performance.

  • On-target earnings of $140,000 – $220,000+ for top performers.

  • Starting pay will vary based on education, experience, skills, and demonstrated sales track record.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and families

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Company-paid basic life insurance

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3.5% employer match

  • Sick Pay: 80 hours front-loaded annually

  • Vacation: 80 hours per year, increasing with tenure

  • 8 paid holidays per year

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Radiant

Radiant Road & Rail is a wholly owned subsidiary of Radiant Logistics, Inc. (NYSE American: RLGT), a publicly traded third party logistics company providing technology-enabled global transportation and value added logistics solutions primarily to customers based in the United States and Canada. Through its comprehensive service offering, Radiant provides domestic and international freight forwarding along with truck and rail brokerage services to a diversified account base including manufacturers, distributors and retailers which it supports from an extensive network of Radiant and agent-owned offices throughout North America and other key markets around the world. Radiant's value-added logistics services include warehouse and distribution, customs brokerage, order fulfillment, inventory management and technology services.

As part of Radiant, you'll join a learning environment in which passion, dedication, and a commitment to getting the job done are valued. That’s what being on our team is all about. It’s an environment in which you can thrive and gain valuable skills and experience, which also helps Radiant grow. If this sounds like the kind of company you are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

Radiant is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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