Account Mananger

Sethmar Transportation • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

We are looking for a talented Account Manager to nurture and maintain strong relationships with our clients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for logistics, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of managing client accounts within the transportation and logistics industry. This role requires a strategic approach to understanding client needs, identifying opportunities for growth and delivering superior customer service.

Requirements

• 1+ year industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work or military experience
• Aptitude to learn new TMS and CRM systems
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to persuade, motivate, influence, and negotiate with others
• Must be able to think quickly and handle high volume situations
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to build strong cross-departmental relationships
• Ability to thrive under deadlines, drive results, multi-task and work with a sense of urgency
• Remains positive and flexible in an ever-changing environment with shifting priorities
• Detail oriented with strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, serving as the primary point of contact for all logistics-related inquiries, requests, and issues
• Understand clients’ business needs and objectives, proactively offering logistics solutions and services that add value and address their requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams, including operations, sales, and customer service to ensure seamless execution of logistics services and exceed client expectations
• Conduct regular business reviews with clients to assess satisfactions, identify areas for improvement, and present innovative solutions to optimize their supply chain operations
• Monitor account performance and key metrics, analyzing data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential challenges, and taking proactive measures to address them
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions and competitors’ activities, providing valuable insights to drive business strategy and client retention efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level