Account Manager

Maverick Transportation, LLC; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Discount Card

Paid Vacation

Paid Life Insurance

401k+match

Bonus Potential

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Maverick Transportation, LLC in Green Bay, WI is seeking a proven leader to oversee a group of dedicated drivers. You will optimize use of assets, meet customer daily needs, and serve as the liaison between the account and Maverick to ensure transparent communication.

Responsibilities include coordinating loads with over-the-road drivers, managing and coaching staff, delivering accurate performance reports, applying Lean Logistics to reduce costs, and safeguarding policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 12–18 months related experience and/or training and 12–18 months of related management experience.
• Broad knowledge in fields like accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate loads with over-the-road truck drivers and maintain proper trailer pools and maintenance.
• Direct staff duties, appraise performance, coach, counsel, reward, discipline and hire/terminate as needed; enforce policies.
• Provide key factor reporting, analyze data to optimize the network or dedicated capacity, and apply Lean Logistics to manage costs.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching

Communication

Data analysis

Lean Logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Provide leadership and direction for a group of dedicated drivers. Ensure optimum utilization of company assets while meeting the daily needs of the customer. Work closely with the customer to grow the business, while at the same time control the costs. Be the direct liaison between the account and Maverick, ensuring information is shared effectively.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work closely with over-the-road truck drivers and internal counterparts to obtain proper loads. Ensure proper trailer pools are maintained and periodic maintenance is performed.

2. Manage, assign, delegate, and direct duties of staff. Appraise performance, coach, counsel, reward, and discipline employees. Maintain harmony among workers and resolve conflicts. Interview job candidates, hire new personnel, and be responsible for termination of employees if necessary. Support and enforce operational and personnel policies, company programs, and procedures.

3. Meet and provide accurate key factor reporting, ensuring the account can measure our delivered value. Maintain a desk reference guide to ensure easy transition during any absences. Analyze data and recommend changes to the network or amount of dedicated capacity. Clearly communicate customer needs to all levels of the Maverick organization. Utilize Lean Logistics concepts to ensure a focus on cost management. Keep management informed by submitting activity reports, daily call reports, and making recommendations to improve services.

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Discount Card
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401k+match
• Bonus Potential
• Employee Assistance Program

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Prefer a broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four-year college degree, plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training, and 12 to 18 months of related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities 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 and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.