Territory Account Manager

Description

Territory Account Manager Summary : This position is within our fast paced Operations department, working closely with contracted customers to secure loads and plan them on our trucks to maximize productivity and profitability.

You might be a great fit if :

You enjoy a challenging and fast-paced environment

You're organized and not intimidated by (sometimes lengthy) to-do lists

You have attention to detail, you're motivated by helping people and making their lives better,

You can manage and prioritize multiple initiatives at once while still meeting deadlines,

You deal positively with obstacles and failures in pursuit of challenging goals,

You're a highly motivated, self-starter and consider yourself a life-long learner

Why Melton?

Solicit freight from contracted customers

Coordinate with our Inside Sales and iTech groups to secure loads

Enter loads into AS400 system, timely and correctly

Schedule pickup appointments with customers to ensure most efficient transit

Create and maintain customer, shipper and consignee profiles

Maintain daily communication with Inside Sales and Regional Sales Reps of truck / load balances

Load all available trucks in your territory with minimum downtime

Coordinate loads to get drivers home for scheduled time-off

Coordinate closely with bordering territory managers to ensure all trucks are loaded and all customer freight is covered each day

Provide accurate load instructions and directions to customer shipping locations for our drivers

Qualification Requirements :

Education / Experience : High school diploma and 2 years fast paced customer service experience. Logistics or planning experience preferred.

Special Training : Familiar with Word, Excel and AS400 (preferred, not required)

Special Skills : Must be able to communicate clearly and respectfully under pressure; stay focused on solutions when problems arise; high attention to detail; ability to prioritize work in a fast paced work environment.

Why Melton?

Top Workplace Award Winner for 8 consecutive years as of 2023

Employee Owned

Onsite Café & Gym at our Tulsa location

Opportunities for Career Advancement and Growth

Vibrant Company Culture with Team Events and Incentives

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

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