Account Manager, Freight Brokerage

rslogistics; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Telemedicine

HSA with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Job summary

R&S Logistics in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Account Manager to support the sales team by handling day-to-day customer communication, shipment coordination and service resolution for existing accounts. This role blends customer service, logistics coordination and administrative support with potential growth into business development.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, manage multiple accounts in a high-volume environment, and adapt quickly to changes while using a TMS and

Qualifications

• Entry-level; customer service or dispatch experience helpful but not required.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for existing shipper accounts.
• Proactively communicate shipment status and program updates.
• Resolve service issues and escalate complex problems as needed.
• Assist brokers with carrier sourcing and booking on established lanes.
• Monitor in-transit shipments and coordinate pickup/delivery details.
• Support timely invoicing and basic collections follow-up.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Organizational Skills

TMS Proficiency

MS Office

Willingness to Learn

Customer Focus

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Philosophy

At R&S Logistics, we are a single-source 3PL team serving the southeastern U.S., driven by our values of Agility, Stewardship, Tenacity, Being Invested, and Gratitude. Guided by the principle of Colossians 3:23—doing our best at every opportunity,we are committed to delivering dependable and personalized logistics solutions with integrity, communication, and value.

The Account Manager plays a critical role in fulfilling our mission by ensuring every customer receives consistent, reliable service after the sale is made, supporting our sales team so they can focus on growing new business.

Job Overview

The Account Manager supports the sales team by managing day-to-day customer communication, shipment coordination, and service resolution for existing accounts. This role blends customer service, logistics coordination, and administrative support, with the opportunity to grow into business development as skills and interest develop.

Responsibilities and Duties

Customer Support

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for existing shipper accounts.
• Proactively communicate shipment status, delays, and service updates.
• Resolve service issues and escalated complex problems as needed.

Freight Coordination Support

• Assist brokers with carrier sourcing and booking on established lanes.
• Monitor in-transit shipments and coordinate pickup/delivery details.
• Support on-time performance tracking for assigned accounts.

Administrative & Financial Support

• Maintain accurate documentation and data entry within the TMS.
• Support timely and accurate invoicing and basic collections follow-up.
• Maintain detailed records and report account performance metrics as needed.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Fundamental Job Requirements

• The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:
• Work independently while maintaining accountability.
• Manage multiple accounts and shipments in a high-volume environment.
• Adapt quickly to changes and resolve problems resourcefully.
• Operate within TMS platforms and general office software (Microsoft Office Suite).

Qualifications

• Experience: Entry-level; prior customer service, logistics, or dispatch experience helpful but not required.
• Education: High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational ability.
• Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office preferred; willingness to learn required.
• Customer-first mindset with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Available Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Long-Term Disability with Optional Short-Term Disability
• Parental Leave

Physical Requirements

R&S Logistics Account Managers are able to perform the following tasks, with or without accommodations:

• Constantly Operating a Computer, Printer, and Other Miscellaneous Office Machinery
• Sitting, Standing, and Walking for Prolonged Periods
• Working in an Office Environment
• Occasional Local Travel, with Mileage Reimbursement