Account Manager

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

Job summary

Larkin Express Logistics in North Charleston, SC is seeking an Account Manager to serve as a trusted point of contact for carriers. You will help ensure the timely pick-up and delivery of customer freight, actively fostering relationships with carriers. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of logistics operations experience and proficiency in McLeod software. Responsibilities include managing customer data and coordinating daily carrier activities while adhering to procedures to enhance freight movement efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least two years of operations experience in managing logistics and freight.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Preferred knowledge of Port Operations and Drayage operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customer profiles and enter shipments into McLeod software.
• Solicit freight quotations for spot and contract markets.
• Schedule and manage pickup and deliveries of shipments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

McLeod software

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• 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