CS Manager

Stevens Transport INC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Transport INC. in Dallas, TX seeks a Customer Success Manager to lead a team that manages key accounts, drives growth, and ensures delivery excellence in a temperature‑controlled logistics environment.

You will oversee CSAs, account coordinators, and senior managers, acting as the primary contact for top accounts, while aligning resources with service commitments and SLAs across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years in customer success, account management, or logistics, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with AS/400 or similar operating systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, solve complex problems, and think strategically

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of CSAs, Customer Account Management Coordinators, and Senior Account Managers for Executive Accounts.
• Act as the primary contact for high-value accounts and foster client relationships.
• Drive performance to meet SLAs, including on-time delivery and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Oversee booking, tracking, and tracing of shipments with regular updates and proactive solutions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Logistics to allocate resources and meet service commitments.
• Monitor KPIs such as freight efficiency, revenue growth, and service reliability.
• Identify opportunities to grow accounts by offering additional services.
• Manage escalations, resolve issues, and prevent future disruptions.
• Provide detailed reporting on account health, team performance, and customer feedback.
• Conduct regular team meetings and coaching for professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Account Management

Growth Identification

Cross functional collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

KPI monitoring

Relationship building

Scheduling

Project management

Data analysis

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AS/400

Job description

Department: Operations

Job Description: JOB SUMMARY: The Customer Success - Manager oversees a team responsible for managing specific segments of accounts or individual key accounts. This role ensures seamless communication, delivery excellence, and growth for our customers, contributing to Stevens' reputation for reliability and superior service in the logistics and transportation industry. In addition to overseeing Customer Account Management Coordinators, the CSM will manage the performance and development of Customer Success Associates (CSA), Customer Success Representatives (CSR), Account Managers, and Senior Account Managers for their specific team or account.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team consisting of Customer Success Associates (CSA), Customer Account Management Coordinators, and Senior Account Managers for Executive Accounts, ensuring alignment with company and customer goals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for high-value accounts or account segments, fostering strong client relationships.
• Drive team performance to meet or exceed service level agreements (SLAs), including on‑time delivery and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Oversee the booking, tracking, and tracing of shipments, providing regular updates and proactive solutions to any issues.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Operations, Sales, and Logistics) to ensure resources are allocated effectively and service commitments are met.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for customer accounts, such as freight efficiency, revenue growth, and service reliability.
• Identify opportunities to grow accounts by introducing additional services and creating value for clients.
• Manage escalations, resolve issues, and implement strategies to prevent future disruptions.
• Provide detailed reporting on account health, team performance, and customer feedback.
• Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-one coaching to ensure professional development and adherence to best practices.

TEAM MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Success Associate (CSA):

Oversee the daily tasks and performance of CSAs, ensuring they manage customer inquiries, coordinate shipments, and resolve service-related issues. Ensure CSAs provide timely updates on shipments, assist with scheduling pick-up and delivery appointments, and handle heavy data entry and reporting tasks.

Support CSAs in handling high volumes of email and calls, providing guidance on effective time management and customer service techniques.

Customer Success Representative:

Oversee coordination between sales, customer service, and internal departments for smooth execution of customer orders. Guide the team in scheduling, tracking shipments, resolving scheduling conflicts, and maintaining accurate records and reports. Ensure that team members are efficiently processing orders, tracking shipments, and handling proof of delivery.

Account Managers:

Serve as the single point of contact for assigned customers, building and maintaining relationships. Balance capacity and freight with internal departments, track and trace shipments, and ensure on‑time performance of 95% or better. Manage bookings, resolve service issues, and maintain key carrier performance indicators.

Senior Account Manager - Executive Accounts:

Manage high‑priority executive accounts, ensuring that services align with the complex needs of these customers. Lead efforts to identify opportunities for additional freight and services, eliminating empty miles and ensuring high levels of service. Ensure that all service‑level agreements and KPIs for these accounts are maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or logistics, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with AS/400 or similar operating systems.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, solve complex problems, and think strategically

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing multi-million-dollar accounts or complex client portfolios.
• Background in refrigerated or temperature-controlled transportation.
• Familiarity with customer service technology platforms and reporting tools.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Leadership
• Account Management
• Growth Identification
• Cross functional collaboration
• Critical thinking
• Root cause identification
• Problem solving
• Goal setting
• KPI monitoring
• Customer service
• Business solicitation
• Negotiation
• Relationship building
• Scheduling
• Project management
• Data analysis
• Effective communication
• Teamwork

Workshift: Education:

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status.

ABOUT US:

Stevens Transport, North Americas Premier Refrigerated Transportation Company, resides in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Servicing a prestigious list of Fortune 500 companies, Stevens specializes in transporting time-sensitive, temperature-controlled, and dry-expedited commodities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. For over 40 years, Stevens has been recognized as an industry leader in the Logistics and Supply Chain arena offering multi-modal transportation solutions and has never had a layoff.

WHY STEVENS TRANSPORT:

Family is a top priority at Stevens and those values are integrated into everything we do, every day. We understand that the most important “assets” are the people that support our continuous growth and success. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

Stevens welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels. We offer a wide variety of opportunities across all departments and divisions. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a debt‑free transportation and logistics conglomerate, come join the over 750 corporate family members.