Area Account Manager
Love's Travel Stops
Remote · Chicago, IL · Posted October 1, 2026
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About the job
This is a remote position located in Chicago, IL.
Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * 401(k) – 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days * Competitive Pay * Career Development *
Welcome to Loves: The primary purpose of this position is to manage the region’s existing customer base, recruit profitable new diesel volume into Love’s locations, promote the Love’s Express Card, and to manage, audit, and provide customer support for all group discount accounts.
Job Functions:
Management existing customer volumes and relationships within region with the highest level of integrity and customer service
Secure and grow profitable diesel/ tire/ light mechanic/ factoring business with both existing customers and new prospects
Complete 20-30 customer/prospect calls weekly and provide report for each to RM
Negotiate deals based on available volume, and maintain assigned monthly margin and volume goals
Meet and/or exceed Year Over Year and profitability goals
Work closely with Senior Account Manager and other team members in identifying market and competition trends
Actively promote all Love’s services to within region: Tire Care & Roadside and Factoring
Work closely with Inside Support to insure proper discount setup and timely and accurate customer support
Responsible for complete and accurate customer data within Salesforce customer management software
Develop and maintain positive relationships with all Love’s vendors
Actively pursue opportunities for personal development within the department and company
Other duties assigned as needed
Travel required 3 weeks per month
Experience and Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
3 years of inside sales and territory management
Skills and Physical Demands:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as billing and collection procedures
Ability to prioritize
Team player who takes ownership of personal duties as well as team goals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management and organization skills
Sense of urgency and keen attention to detail
Ability to manage numerous competing demands in an extremely high stress environment
Our Culture:
Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.
Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.