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eShipping LLC
Truckload Account Manager
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An Account Manager manages client accounts for a company. Develops and maintains communication with company clients, promotes sales and services, and works to resolve problems Accounts may be for product sales, advertising or marketing services or financial services such as banking.
$64,921 / year median in Texas
+4% projected growth
Job Description
About eShipping eShipping is a logistics and transportation management company headquartered in Kansas City, MO. We strive to provide best-in-class service to our customers through comprehensive logistics solutions that span domestic and international transportation management, warehousing, distribution, technology, business intelligence and financial services. At our core, we are a people-development company and operate under a service-oriented mission and set of core values that inspire every business decision and every daily interaction. If you're interested in joining this special team or learning more about our growing company visit https://eshipping.biz/ . Position Summary The Truckload Account Manager fosters strong customer and carrier relationships and manages a variety of clients within the logistics and supply chain industry. This individual manages client engagement, monitors day-to-day activities, and cultivates business relationships to encourage growth within existing accounts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to the following: Manage the needs of full truckload clients within the logistics and supply chain industry Maintain strong relationships within the client organizations at the decision maker and end-user levels, present a consistent company image to those clients, and build and maintain high levels of client satisfaction Develop SOPs, KPIs, and other measurements while onboarding new customers, and ensure these metrics are met and regularly reported for existing customers. Manage the contract renewal process Support day-to-day operations Conduct annual account reviews Promote account penetration by pursuing sales growth opportunities with current customers within other departments Nurture prospect relationships over extended sales cycles Manage the negotiation and closing processes for each unique contract Other administrative duties as assigned Specific Department Responsibilities Maintain current understanding of applicable requirements and laws Required Skills and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work independently with minimal leadership oversight Excellent customer service, time management, and teambuilding skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills Ability to negotiate and close sales Excellent oral and written communication skills Able to utilize sound, independent judgment and make responsible decisions and recommendations. Excellent follow-through and detail orientation Able to effectively utilize computer programs including Word and Excel and TMS system Ability to work with a variety of people and personality styles Able to work within a fast-paced team environment, performing primarily sedentary work requiring sitting at a computer terminal for long periods of time; maintaining standard office hours and working Work after hours as necessary to meet customer needs Minimum Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Minimum 2+ years of experience within the transportation logistics industry Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.