Logistics Account Executive

CS Recruiting
Clearfield, UT, United States
Full-time

Our client is a full-service supply chain solutions company. They provide rail, transloading, terminal and port, and logistics services.

Their privately owned company, headquartered in Pittsburg, Kansas, has nearly 5,000 team members and has been recognized by Forbes and Newsweek for their outstanding culture.

Since their founding in 1983, they have grown as an owner and operator of a diverse and unmatched network of short line railroads, terminals, and ports throughout North America and Australia.

Using both Company assets and a vast network of industry connections, their logistics division is a true third-party logistics (3PL) provider, giving unbiased service to find their customers the right shipping solutions.

Logistics Account Executive

The Logistics Account Executive is responsible for generating new sales activity and the overall day-to-day freight management of shipments and / or customer accounts.

This position plays a critical role in providing quality service to customers, encouraging team morale and performance, while maintaining a positive culture within the branch.

It is essential for the Account Manager to conduct the necessary activities to deliver the desired results, garner customers' trust and produce above average gross revenue and profits to ensure the branch’s annual goals and objectives are met.

This position has various responsibilities including freight sales,

customer spot pricing, carrier price negotiation, and operational duties.

Job Type : Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Develop new customer sales.
  • Utilize various prospecting methods to generate new sales leads and solicit freight.
  • Cultivate sustainable customer relationships and encourage customer growth.
  • Deliver cost-effective solutions that will attract and retain customers.
  • Manage broker and customer service aspects of assigned shipments and / or customer accounts.
  • Effectively communicate with customers, carriers, operations, and internal teams.
  • Support customers with pricing, operations, and payment-related issues.
  • Manage spot pricing and carrier negotiations.
  • Conduct on-site customer visits as needed.
  • Cultivate customer growth and relationships.
  • Work hand in hand with transportation coordinators on brokering and provide effective feedback.
  • Communicate effectively with customers, carriers, shippers, and team members.
  • Involvement in spot pricing carrier negotiations and RFP (Request for Pricing form - Proposal) RFI (Requestion for Information).

Experience :

  • 2 years brokerage operations experience preferred
  • Transportation or supply chain related experience preferred
  • Business development personal training, sales knowledge, and highway service knowledge
  • Apply knowledge of organization, communication, conflict resolution, and time management skills
  • Use basic computer skills - Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Data Entry
  • Registry Monitoring Insurance Services (RMIS) skills recommended
  • Transportation Management System (TMS) skills recommended
  • Ability to work with others and be a positive influence on co-workers
  • Utilize professional phone and email communication skills
  • Ability to provide oral and written reports, business correspondence, and effective presentation of information to customers, team members, and managers
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

This position offers a competitive base salary.

Related to : Freight, Freight Brokerage, Freight Delivery, Transportation Logistics, Logistics, Transportation, Transportation Brokerage, Trucking, Trucking Brokerage, Truckload Brokerage, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Solutions, 3PL, Third Party Logistics, Shipping, Non-Asset, Non-Asset Brokerage, OTR, Dryvan, Dry Van, Box Trailer, Dry Goods Shipping, Non-Perishable Shipping, Container, Long Haul, Short Haul, Tractor Trailer, Flatbed, flat bed, flat-bed, tie downs, dunnage, conestoga, curtain side, lowboy, tarp, permit loads,Oversized, Over-dimensional, OD, RGN, Removable Gooseneck, Low boy, drop-deck, flat-bed, special permit, TL, Truckload, FTL, Full Truckload, Truck Load, Semi, Tractor-Trailer, Intermodal, Drayage, Container Shipment, Container, Port Drayage, International Shipment, Port, Cargo, Rail, Domestic, lead generation, networking, cold calling, revenue growth, negotiate rates, customer service, RFP, RFQ, business development, enterprise, CRM, prospect, client development, client relationships, Independent Contributor, Team Player, Individual Contributor, IC

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