Our client, a leading global logistics service provider, is seeking an experienced Regional Account Manager Energy – Europe.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic development of a client or group of clients within the Energy sector. This individual must possess a strong ability to manage complex internal and external networks and will play a key role in influencing both internal and external decision-makers. The role requires the ability to react quickly to changing needs and situations, with core responsibilities spanning both business retention and business development at a tactical and strategic level.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Facing Role that manages the overall business relationship
- Account mapping, business unit breakdown (touchpoints to align regional/global team)
- Run QBRs & ensure they are properly prepared for
- Ensure each company office servicing the account understands the SOPs and executes accordingly
- Report Creation / Monitoring / Distribution (responsible/accountable)
- Performance management (responsible/accountable)
- Market Analysis / Industry Awareness
- Drives collaborative efforts internally by supporting and sharing best practices in the following key areas:
- Impact & coverage analysis -> identify service or opportunity gaps
- Penetrate organizational structure and develop relationship beyond main points of contact
- Maintain rates and assess yields monthlyMonitor account for timely payments and assist with collections on past due invoices
- Enter all meeting notes, action items, complaints, compliments into our CRM and distribute to appropriate people in global network
- When necessary, travel within region to visit accounts/account sites and other company offices to review procedures and maintain customer information/satisfaction
- Ensure all company policies and regulatory requirements are adhered to
- Identify growth opportunities and develop a strategy to secure opportunities with the appropriate internal resources
- Create a business development plan with short- and long-term business objectives, initiatives, and quantified value-added contribution
- Other duties as assigned
Education And Experience
- 3-5 years successful sales or account management or operations experience in freight forwarding, logistics and or transportation industry
- Experience with CRM systems
Other Skills / Abilities
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
- Thorough knowledge of transportation industry logistics and freight forwarding
- Thorough knowledge of successful sales techniques
- Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently
- Good analytical and program management skills; ability to define, develop and document business processes and procedures
- Strong customer service, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Internal/external sales skills
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution skills