We are looking for a Transportation Account Manager to create long-term, trusting relationships with our customers.

The Account Manager’s role is to ensure quality service is performed for our customers and actively assist in sales opportunities. Account management responsibilities include developing strong relationships with customers, and working with internal departments to ensure proper execution of services.

Account Managers answer client queries and identify new business opportunities among existing customers. In this role, you will liaise with cross-functional internal teams (including IT, Development, Data Analysis and Finance) to improve the entire customer experience. Our company specializes in data handling, so a working understanding of databases and Excel is critical. Ideally, candidates for this role will know how to engage with internal teams to delivery customer satisfaction. Ultimately, a successful Account Manager should collaborate with all internal departments and drive process improvements while keeping our clients satisfied and engaged with our products and services in the long-run.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives
• Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement to meet sales quotas
• Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
• Prepare reports on account status
• Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory
• Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed

Skills

• Proven work experience as an Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, Junior Account Manager or relevant role
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• A comprehensive background in logistics including Parcel, LTL, FTL, Freight Forwarding and other related modes of transportation.
• Understanding of Parcel and Freight contracts
• Understanding of Parcel and Freight RFP processes
• Solid experience with Excel and relational databases
• Logistics Experience
• CRM Experience
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field

Job Type: Full-time - In Person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60612: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Logistics: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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