Account Lead

Ultipro; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive plan

Paid time off (136 hours/17 days)

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Worldwide is seeking a hands-on Client Operations Liaison at our Kentucky site. You will be the primary contact for the client, coordinating between client and our operations teams, and maintaining KPI health across shipments and processes.

You will guide priorities, manage reports, and support new client implementations while working closely with operational staff to fulfill mutual goals and ensure smooth warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in logistics or client management.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to train staff and onboard new clients.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary contact with client at the site and is available for escalation.
• Serve as intermediary for communication between client and Crane Worldwide operations teams.
• Maintain and identify problems with client KPIs.
• Escalate all issues with shipments to ensure prompt resolution.
• Manage all client requests and follow up to meet client needs.
• Guide work, set priorities, schedule, and review work for team members.
• Responsible for managing client reports and ensuring accuracy.
• Plan warehouse layouts considering turnover, size and weight of stored items.
• Lead or assist in new client implementation from system and process perspectives.
• Collaborate with operational staff and client teams to implement mutual goals.
• Learn to operate and train Crane Worldwide employees on warehouse systems and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

• Acts as primary contact with client at that particular site and is available to the client for escalation when necessary
• Work as intermediary for communication between client and their operations teams and Crane Worldwide network
• Maintain and identify problems with client KPI’s
• Escalate all issues with a shipment immediately to the client to insure prompt resolution
• Manage all client requests and follow up to insure that the client needs are met
• Guides work: May organize, set priorities, schedule and review work, but has no responsibility to hire, terminate, review performance or make pay decisions
• Responsible for managing the client reports and assuring accuracy
• Plans layout of warehouse and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored.
• Lead or assist in new client implementation requirements from a system, process, and documentation standpoint.
• Work directly with the operational staff, leadership, and client’s staff to understand business requirements, and how to implement new processes to accomplish mutual goals.
• Learn to operate, navigate, and train CWW Employees on warehouse systems, processes, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, exhibits confidence in self and others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates effective negotiation and closing techniques
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
• Meets challenges with resourcefulness
• Generates suggestions for improving work
• Works well in a team environment

Physical Requirements

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Be able to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to drive a forklift and become certified by Crane Worldwide

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED/Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 to 5 years’ experience or combination experience and education

Certifications & Licenses

• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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