Assistant Manager - TPL Sales & Operations

Glovis•Duluth, GA

2d•$80,000 - $89,000

About The Position

The Assistant Manager - TPL Sales & Operations is a dynamic role responsible for supporting: 1) the development of marketing strategies and subsequent execution of programs and tactics to attract prospective customers, 2) the creation of innovative sales tools and materials that can be consistently deployed across the U.S Region to assist in client growth and retainment.

Requirements

Intermediate MS skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and database management systems Required
General understanding of the Supply Chain Management and the logistics industry Required
Understanding of the full range of Freight Forwarding services, including movement scheduling, monitor and control services, cost optimization, and various specific requirements Required
Ability to establish business plan and proceed new business developments/projects Required
Must be proficient with PCs Required
Bachelors Degree Required
6 - 9 years of direct experience in SCM, Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Accounting/Finance Required
1 - 3 years of supervisory experience Required

Nice To Haves

7 - 11 years of SCM, Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Accounting/Finance Preferred

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives,market characteristics, and cost and markup factors
Compile lists describing product or service offerings, and current capabilities in each logistics mode (e.g., ocean, air, rail, freight)
Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote GLOVIS brand, productsor services to make the organization more alluring
Develop direct and indirect marketing tools and material
Execute planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of advertising, merchandising, andtrade promotion programs
Identify appropriate social media channels for specific business needs, and tailor campaigns to thetarget audience
Collect and analyze data related to social media marketing campaigns
Lead Glovis' social media development and provide guidance on optimizing profiles (e.g. GLOVISwebsite, LinkedIn, etc.)
Track performance of various social media initiatives and develop/implement changes to improve business results
Develop sales tools and repeatable sales processes across entire Americas Region
Assimilate internal and external (e.g. 3PL customers) requirements, and translate theminto packaged selling and marketing solutions
Assist with identifying second level customers that may have faster sales cycles and lessrisk
Collect and analyze historic bids and continually query for upcoming bids in Region
Support the integration of selling tools (prospecting software, CRM, etc.) into Regionroutines in order to gain pipeline visibility and insight to the types of available opportunities
Prepare and launch e-mail communication to potential targets
Participate in other strategic and tactical initiatives as assigned
Prepare executive management status reports containing summarized data analysis and trends for upper management
Collect primary and secondary research, synthesize and report
Conduct market research and recommend various business approach options, counter measures, problem solving initiatives
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
401(k) with Generous Matching
Referral Bonuses
Auto Allowance
Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities
Discretionary Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement