Account Manager

Larkin Express Logistics, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management company located in the United States is seeking an Account Manager to serve as the central point of contact for carriers. The role involves managing daily freight requirements, negotiating freight contracts, and maintaining communication with carriers and customers. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of logistics experience, strong Microsoft Excel skills, and familiarity with McLeod software. This position fosters relationship building and organization within freight operations.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of operations experience in managing logistics and freight.
• Preferred knowledge of Port Operations and Drayage operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a central point of contact for carriers, managing freight requirements.
• Maintain customer profiles and manage shipments in McLeod software.
• Negotiate freight contracts and manage carrier data.
• Ensure timely communication with carriers and customers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Tools

McLeod software

Job description

Description

Account Manager

The individual in the Account Manager role is a trusted, central point of contact for our carriers and supporting our day-to-day freight requirements. You will support our staff to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of customer freight for our customers while building and maintaining relationships with carriers.

Requirements

• Maintain customer profiles and enter shipments into McLeod software
• Solicit freight quotations for Spot and Contract markets
• Manage carrier data and negotiate freight contracts
• Schedule and manage pickup and deliveries of shipments.
• Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure a high-quality freight movement process
• Schedule pickup and delivery and dispatch drivers in accordance with established procedures
• Maintain and update accurate information in company’s operating systems, tracking shipments to completion
• Coordinating daily carrier activities with customers and operations team
• Adhere to established operating procedures while looking for opportunities to measure and improve

Experience

• At least Two (2) years of Operations experience in managing logistics and freight
• At least Two (2) years of experience preferred in McLeod software
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skill
• Preferred knowledge of Port Operations and Drayage operations