Account Manager

Marten Transport; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marten Transport is seeking an Account Manager to ensure top-tier customer service and lead Account Manager Associates. You will handle inquiries, load solicitations, and service reporting across assigned regions while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in marketing or related field or equivalent customer service experience, with solid communication, organization, and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related business major or 2+ years in customer service with direct person-to-person interaction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Excel and Windows-based software; ability to learn internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Record details and direction on all loads booked for the assigned area.
• Act as a substitute in the absence of Account Managers in other regions.
• Supervise and monitor trailer pools in the market.
• Secure loading/unloading appointments to optimize asset utilization and service expectations.
• Communicate problems to the Regional Sales Director.
• Pursue knowledge of other positions for career development.
• Maintain service levels for Marten's customers per Sales and Marketing guidance.
• Perform routine solicitations and follow-ups with designated accounts (in-person, email, and other means).
• Delegate duties and develop Account Manager Associates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Customer relations

Excel proficiency

Windows basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related business major

2+ years in customer service with direct person-to-person interaction

Job description

Purpose

Persons in this position would be responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service. The Account Manager will be responsible for customer inquiries, load solicitations and service reporting. Account Manager will provide leadership and direction to Account Manager Associate to ensure the best service to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Record details and direction on all loads booked for the assigned area.
• Act as a substitute in the absence of Account Managers in other regions which is seamless and transparent to our customers.
• Supervise and monitor trailer pools in the respected market.
• Promptly secure loading and/or unloading appointments that optimize asset utilization and service expectations.
• Communicate any problems encountered to the Regional Sales Director.
• Aggressively pursue and expand knowledge of other positions and functions in an effort to broaden your own ability and scope as related to career development.
• Maintain and monitor the service levels provided to Marten's customers as required and outlined by our Sales and Marketing department
• Perform routine solicitations and follow up with designated accounts via person to person discussions as well as email and other electronic forms of communication.
• Delegate duties and develop Account Manger Associates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Daily interactions with customers, operations personnel, shippers, consignees, and sales.

Abilities/Skills Required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to handle a fast pace work environment, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at the same time, ability to solve problems efficiently, possess the character and communication skills necessary to build a positive relationship with our customers, computer experience necessary, Windows and Excel or similar programs, and a thorough understanding of Marten's overall marketing strategies.

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods, manual dexterity for data entry, stooping, bending for filing, light to moderate lifting, good listening and speaking ability, stamina.

Education/Training Required

Bachelor's degree in marketing or other related business major, or minimum 2 years in customer service field that included direct person to person relationship.