--- title: 'The Custom Companies - Corporate AE at Hunt Club' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/the-custom-companies-corporate-ae-hunt-club-northlake-cfczqgz52z3v' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # The Custom Companies - Corporate AE at Hunt Club - **Company:** Hunt Club - **Location:** Northlake, IL - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2023-12-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/hunt-club/am9icG9zdDoUaN-R-mhPhP_bDG-GGDk4 ## Job description About the company: The Custom Companies is a full-service transportation company based out of Northlake, Illinois with operations in Los Angeles. We are in search of Corporate Account Executives who are not looking just for a job, but a career. Here at Custom Companies, we don’t just see employees as numbers, but rather as valued associates who contribute to the overall success of the organization and important part of the global operations. Position Summary: The Corporate Account Executive will be responsible for developing and fostering professional relationships with existing and potential clients always seeking to maintain and increase customer satisfaction. You will be expected to increase the territory’s revenue by prospecting new accounts and developing new business. Taking on this role you will build strong, long-term relationships that will increase customer volume and margin across multiple modes of transportation. If you are searching for a career in transportation with a reputable company with longevity, this is the company for you! Responsibilities: - Negotiate and maintain a profitable portfolio of business - Leverage other resources to assist with top penetration opportunities and new account openings. - Familiarize yourself with market conditions, transportation innovations, and competitors' services, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of the value-added services provided. - Serve our clients by considering their short-term and long-term needs to cultivate loyal and enduring relationships - Always remain focused on providing best-in-class service to better service and growth potential. - Correspond with other teams in different locations and work collectively to manage client expectations and the holistic transportation management program. - Ability to manage and maintain an established book of business while developing a new portfolio of customers - Must be comfortable having uncomfortable conversations, solution-focused, problem solver, proactive, and strategic - Show revenue growth within the assigned territory - Entertain customers at various venues throughout the area - Determine a profitable pricing structure between the company and the client - Record all expenses weekly - Attend weekly sales meetings, quarterly reviews, semi-annual seminars, and all company-related functions - Maintain daily activity log electronically - Provide all internal paperwork needed to create, change, or activate any customer’s information - Troubleshoot any problems that occur during the sales or transportation process - Knowledge of Air Freight, Less Than Truckload, or Truckload - Prospecting and sales management skills - Easily establishes and maintains relationships with prospects and customers - Excellent communication and people skills - Highly motivated team player with a mature, positive attitude and a passion for working with customers to create value and generate revenue Qualifications: - Minimum of two years of current field sales experience - Minimum of two years of transportation/logistics/supply chain background - Be able to handle rejection and maintain a positive attitude - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Profound understanding of various supply chain solutions and service offerings - Knowledge of industry terminology and market trends - The ability to multitask is a must - Strong sense of urgency - Independent, driven, and self-motivated - Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation - Proficient in Microsoft Office products Benefits: - ****Uncapped Commission**** - Generous salary, paid fuel, monthly car allowance, corporate credit card - Top tier benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug card, life, and vision insurance - Generous PTO program and paid holidays - 401(k) with company match - Free use of two private country clubs - Free use of sky box for Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, and Allstate Arena for hosting entertainment events - Team building events ## About Hunt Club ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Hunt Club is an executive search firm that combines an expert network and a technology platform to help VC and PE-backed high-growth companies identify and secure top talent. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/hunt-club) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/hunt-club) - **Founded**: 2014 [huntclub.com/about-us](https://www.huntclub.com/about-us) - **Founders**: Nick Cromydas (Co-Founder & CEO) and Sami Ahmed (Co-Founder & Head of Search) [huntclub.com/about-us](https://www.huntclub.com/about-us) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Executive Search / Talent Acquisition / HR Technology - **Target customers**: VC and PE-backed high-growth companies, including upper-middle-market to large-cap firms, consumer brands, software & technology, SaaS, AI HR tech, and other sectors. [huntclub.com](https://www.huntclub.com/) - **Mission**: "We've changed how great companies hire." [huntclub.com/about-us](https://www.huntclub.com/about-us) ## Products & Services - **Retained Executive Search**: Individual leadership placements for CXO, VP, Director, and Head-of roles. - **Team Buildouts**: Full team builds from strategy to signed offer. - **Expert Network**: Leverages top business leaders to make warm introductions to candidates. - **Search Platform**: AI-powered platform that maps network relationships and identifies the best candidates. [huntclub.com](https://www.huntclub.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private) - **Total Funding**: $89.74M (Series B) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/hunt-club) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly disclosed in available sources; 90% of clients are investor-backed. [huntclub.com/about-us](https://www.huntclub.com/about-us) - **Growth Signals**: 11+ years in executive search; 5,000+ leaders placed; 95% placement rate; 90% of clients are investor-backed; mentions of portcos preparing for IPO in 2026. [huntclub.com](https://www.huntclub.com/) [huntclub.com/about-us](https://www.huntclub.com/about-us) ## Competitive Advantages - **Network-driven recruitment**: Uses warm introductions from an expert network rather than cold outreach, increasing placement success. - **Integrated platform + AI**: Proprietary technology that maps network connections and surfaces candidates traditional firms cannot reach. - **High placement rate**: 95% placement rate demonstrates strong matching capability. - **Specialization in high-growth VC/PE companies**: Deep understanding of the talent needs of funded startups and scale-ups. ## Strategic Focus - Expanding the expert network and platform capabilities across multiple sectors (consumer, software, SaaS, AI, healthcare, etc.). - Continuing to serve both individual executive searches and full team builds. - Supporting portfolio companies preparing for IPO and rapid growth phases. [huntclub.com](https://www.huntclub.com/) ## Why Work Here - **Remote–Hybrid Workplace**: Nationwide distributed team with biannual on-sites and additional in-person opportunities by department. [huntclub.com/careers](https://www.huntclub.com/careers) - **Unlimited PTO & Paid Parental Leave**: PTO starts on day one, no accrual required. [huntclub.com/careers](https://www.huntclub.com/careers) - **Competitive Health Benefits**: Medical, dental, vision insurance packages. [huntclub.com/careers](https://www.huntclub.com/careers) - **Financial Wellness**: 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), monthly phone stipend, and learning & development budget. [huntclub.com/careers](https://www.huntclub.com/careers) - **Equal Opportunity Employer**: Accommodations for disabilities; encourages applicants who don't meet 100% of qualifications. [huntclub.com/careers](https://www.huntclub.com/careers) ## Sources 1. [huntclub.com/careers](https://www.huntclub.com/careers) 2. [huntclub.com](https://www.huntclub.com/) 3. [huntclub.com/about-us](https://www.huntclub.com/about-us) 4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/hunt-club) ## Other roles at Hunt Club - [Made In - GM, Strategic Growth](https://feeny.ai/job/made-in-gm-strategic-growth-hunt-club-remote-jqm85xg99q9g) - [P2MS Production Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/p2ms-production-manager-hunt-club-st-louis-f5s9qpweh4hh) — St. Louis, MO - [BFC Solutions - FP&A Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/bfc-solutions-fp-a-manager-hunt-club-remote-3crhzz1236pf)