Logistics Account Representative

Propak Inc.•Orlando, FL

25d•$40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

PLA Supply Chain Services, a member of the PLA Family of Companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain services, revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. With our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure efficient and seamless operations from start to finish. As an Account Representative, you will be providing the highest levels of customized transportation services to our customers. Your focus will be growing and managing your own portfolio of business with a key customer account(s). You'll constantly look to improve the customer experience by developing innovative logistics solutions and ensuring our customers freight delivers on time. In doing so you'll join a team of highly skilled, motivated and passionate individuals focused on building great relationships with our carriers and customers. The environment is fast paced, high energy and centered on our employees, our customers and our carriers.

Requirements

Ability to multi-task, to the max
Work hard/play hard mentality
Excellent communication and customer service ability, both written and verbal
High level of professionalism and accountability
High energy, with the ability to make confident decisions
Willingness to learn and grow
Comfortable in learning new transportation technology

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong customer and carrier relationships.
Be knowledgeable of all current service offerings and be able to communicate them to existing customers.
Participate in bid opportunities, both tactical and strategic (RFP process).
Negotiate pricing with both customers and carriers to generate profitable business opportunities.
Execute all daily freight opportunities for assigned accounts or territories.
Utilize market intelligence tools to advise clients and meet their daily transportation needs.
Coordinate, schedule, and execute shipments in Transportation Management System.
Track and trace shipments to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.