Account Executive at Ardent Health Services

Farr West, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

LTL, Truckload, Transportation, Logistics, Client-facing, Freight operations, Service excellence, Cost control, Carrier relationships, NMFC classifications, FTL pricing structures, TMS platforms, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Negotiation, Problem-solving

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Description

Description Account Executive – LTL & Truckload / Ogden, UT Looking for your next opportunity in logistics with a high-impact, client-facing role? Ardent is seeking an experienced Account Executive to support a key client on-site in Ogden, Utah. This role is ideal for a transportation professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving measurable results across both LTL and Truckload operations. As an Account Executive, you will serve as the primary transportation liaison for a dedicated client, managing daily freight operations while identifying opportunities for service excellence, cost control, and continuous improvement. What’s in it for you as an Account Executive: $60,000 base salary + uncapped commission Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) Paid vacation and holidays Career growth opportunities with a rapidly expanding organization High-visibility, on-site client exposure Responsibilities: Manage daily LTL and Truckload shipments, including routing, rate procurement, scheduling, and tracking Serve as the primary on-site transportation contact for the client Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional carriers Monitor carrier performance and resolve service issues quickly and professionally Analyze freight spend to identify cost-saving and mode optimization opportunities Oversee claims, OS&D, accessorial charges, and billing discrepancies Provide reporting and KPI tracking to ensure performance standards are met Drive continuous improvement across transportation operations Skills & Qualifications: 3+ years of LTL and/or Truckload transportation, brokerage, or 3PL experience preferred Strong knowledge of NMFC classifications, FTL pricing structures, and market dynamics Experience managing carrier relationships and handling service recovery Proficiency in TMS platforms and Microsoft Excel Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently in an on-site, client-facing environment Ardent not only cares about its employees, customers, carriers, and drivers — we care about people worldwide. Be part of a team involved in community givebacks across the country and around the world. It’s rewarding to work for a company that does well by doing good. Why Ardent? Industry leader in transportation and logistics Fast-paced, energetic environment supported by state-of-the-art technology Dedicated to unity, creativity, and effort A company employees are proud to represent Ardent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000 base salary + uncapped commission Work Location: In person, Ogden, Utah

Responsibilities

The Account Executive will manage daily LTL and Truckload shipments, including routing, rate procurement, scheduling, and tracking, while serving as the primary on-site transportation contact for the dedicated client. Responsibilities also include monitoring carrier performance, analyzing freight spend for cost optimization, overseeing claims and billing, and providing performance reporting.