Account Manager I - ABF Freight Canada, Saskatoon, SK

ABF Freight; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABF Freight Canada is seeking an Account Manager to grow and maintain ArcBest business by selling and marketing ArcBest solutions to current and prospective customers.

The role emphasizes developing sales strategies, identifying client challenges, and delivering tailored service packages while maintaining strong relationships and market awareness, all within a salary framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience considered.
• Proven ability to develop sales strategies and understand customer business models.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategies and understand customers' business models.
• Identify customer challenges and implement solutions to create opportunities.
• Make sales calls and presentations to customers of all sizes.
• Manage business relationships and entertain customers.
• Monitor industry competitors and market conditions to identify customer needs.
• Conduct calls and face-to-face meetings with customers.
• Pursue new accounts using networking, referrals, and social media.
• Maintain accurate territory account information in ArcBest database.

Skills

Customer-centric

Negotiation

Sales strategy

Relationship management

Prospecting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Account Manager for ABF Freight Canada grows and maintains profitable ArcBest business by selling and marketing ArcBest solutions and services to current and prospective customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategies and a comprehensive understanding of customers' business models.
• Identify customer challenges; develop and implement solutions to create opportunities.
• Make sales calls and presentations to customers of all sizes.
• Manage business relationships and entertain customers.
• Monitor the company's industry competitors, new products, and market conditions to understand a customer's specific needs.
• Conduct calls and face-to-face meetings with customers.
• Aggressively pursue customers using networking, social media, customer referrals, etc.
• Obtain and develop new accounts utilizing company techniques and methods.
• Maintain and grow expertise of ArcBest service offerings.
• Collaborate with customers, front-line management, and various ArcBest departments.
• Negotiate service requirements and prices; establish service packages.
• Create service solutions for customers' unique business problems, and initiate pricing.
• Assist in collection process and cargo claim prevention, as needed.
• Maintain accurate territory account information in ArcBest database.
• Complete monthly sales audit reports and expense reports, as company guidelines require.
• Complete itinerary and call report as required by company guidelines and IRS regulations.
• Conduct and receive phone calls and emails to identify opportunities, solve problems, build relationships, secure profitable business, and increase market share.
• Exhibit excellent customer service.
• Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude in a highly intense environment.
• Interact with all employees and customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish goals.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• Relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• Transportation industry and related sales experience, preferred.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of business solutions, competitors, and decision makers, preferred.
• Knowledge of ArcBest company policies, services, computer systems and services capabilities, preferred.
• Current and legal driver's license to operate motor vehicle.

Competencies

• Addressing Customer Needs
• Cross-Selling
• Negotiating
• Perseverance and Follow-Through
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Management
• Sales Closing and Agreements
• Selling

Work Hours

• Generally Monday - Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload and customer events.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal (0% - 25%).

Compensation

• This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Variable compensation is included.

About Us

ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. We offer ground, air, and ocean transportation through various capacity providers, including our LTL carrier ABF Freight, our truckload service MoLo, and our expedite fleet, Panther Premium Logistics. Through our managed solutions, we partner with customers to create logistics strategies that increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs and give better insights into their supply chains. We also offer moving services through U-Pack. Our technology and innovations team, ArcBest Technologies, provides custom-built solutions, leading‑edge technology, and advanced analytics that help support our customers and optimize supply chains. We also share industry news and insights. Join the ArcBest team? We're looking for top talent who supports our values-driven culture and is driven to deliver an excellent customer experience.