Role Review - Logistics Account Executive
Pros
As a LAE/LAET you LEARN logistics. The role begins learning the business through a hands-on approach of supporting the account of a larger broker in the office. Through this hands-on learning approach, online modules, in person training classes, and virtual meetings, you are able to master all aspects of the business before you begin to sell. Once you hit week 12, you are cleared to start building your own book of business. There is a lot of opportunity if you choose to take it. If you want to succeed here, and you can, you have to be thick skinned and have great work ethic. It is a job where you cannot get too comfortable and stay on your toes. You are always selling day in and out. Leadership is the best and will help support you in any way you need.
Cons
This job, once you are cleared to sell is 365 24/7. If a customer calls you at 3 am with a freight emergency, it is your responsibility to answer and best support them. The trucking world does not stop, and you may be required to work over holidays, at home, on vacations, but it is a part of the job. In order to make money in logistics you do always have to be working. You are required to work every other Saturday 8-12 when you are in training and then it moves to once a month. If something comes up last minute, it is not difficult to get your shift covered with someone else in the office.