Senior Account Manager at Circle Logistics — Ann Arbor, MI

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What We Are Looking For:

Position Overview

Circle Logistics is seeking a driven Senior Account Manager to join our Ann Arbor, MI team. This role operates in a cradle-to-grave brokerage environment, meaning you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of your accounts—from prospecting and securing new customers to managing freight execution and maintaining long-term client relationships.

This is a remote role to start. Once our office opens in the Ann Arbor area, the role will be an on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new shipper relationships through outbound outreach and networking
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of freight opportunities
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial prospecting to closing new business
• Oversee day-to-day management of customer accounts and freight movements
• Coordinate with carriers and internal operations teams to ensure successful load execution
• Negotiate rates with both customers and carriers to maintain strong profit margins
• Provide exceptional customer service and proactive communication
• Grow and retain existing accounts by identifying new opportunities and expanding freight volume
• Monitor market conditions and provide strategic solutions to customers

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently generating new business and expanding customer relationships
• Building a stable book of accounts that produces a consistent margin
• Successfully managing freight from pickup through delivery
• Maintaining strong customer retention through service and communication
• Contributing to the growth and performance of the overall team

Why Join Circle Logistics

• Opportunity to fully own and grow your book of business
• High-performance sales environment with strong earning potential
• Supportive team culture and leadership
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• Prior B2B sales experience required, with demonstrated proficiency using CRM platforms to manage customer relationships, sales activities, and pipelines.
• Proven success in a performance- or commission-based sales environment, with a strong drive to exceed goals and maximize earning potential beyond a base salary.
• Freight brokerage experience strongly preferred, with a solid understanding of industry terminology, processes, and customer expectations.
• Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a freight brokerage Business Development or Account Executive role, along with an established network of customer relationships or a pipeline of qualified prospects that can be leveraged to build business at Circle Logistics.