Freight Brokerage Strategic Account Manager

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions is seeking a Freight Brokerage Strategic Account Manager to support a portfolio of new and existing customers by developing transportation provider networks and carrier coverage strategies. You will have full autonomy to meet customer coverage needs and work with cross functional teams to build effective service provider relationships.

This role emphasizes strong negotiation, relationship building, and leadership to mentor SMAs, manage loads, and ensure on-time

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business or logistics.
• Minimum 3 years of business-related experience.
• MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a small group of SMAs and manage carrier issues.
• Tender loads, create loads, dispatch, track and trace, and communicate with carriers/customers.
• Negotiate rates to meet margins and account goals.
• Plan and schedule coverage for loads to meet customer needs on time.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Customer service

Negotiation

Flexibility

Detail oriented

Time management

Leadership

Staff development

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree (business/logistics)

3+ years business experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Summary

The Freight Brokerage Strategic Account Manager will be responsible for operating and supporting a portfolio of new and existing customers through the development of transportation providers. Develop a carrier coverage strategy and have full autonomy for supporting a customer’s transportation coverage needs. Directly engage with cross functional teams as needed to build a network of service providers that allows them the ability to foster an effective customer relationship.

Essential Functions

• Develop relationships with transportation providers to maximize penetration of customer freight portfolio through soliciting capacity
• Leads small group of SMA’s as a mentor. Supports all parties with carrier related issues as needed. Staffing performance management and development of SMAs to ensure established performance goals within the team
• Tenders accept/reject loads, creates loads, sets appointments, dispatches, tracks and traces loads, root cause problem solves issues, and resolves/communicates to carrier and/or customer as appropriate
• Negotiate rates with transportation providers to ensure that margins are achieved for commission targets and account goals
• Manage day-to-day planning and scheduling of coverage for loads to ensure proper all customer’s needs are met in the agreed upon time period

Additional Responsibilities

• Continuous improvement in all segments of the business
• Schedules and dispatches while ensuring compliance of Federal, State, and Local regulations. Responsible for timely updating of load statuses to the TMS.
• Maintain a positive employee related climate and maintain a customer satisfaction index at a World Class Level while having availability 24/7/365 for responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, Required
• Demonstrates problem solving skills, Required
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). , Required
• Demonstrates customer service skills, Required
• Effective negotiation skills, Required
• Competitive nature and the drive to contribute to winning culture, Required
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment, Required
• Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices , Required
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team , Required
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills, Required
• Ability to lead/manage others, Required
• Ability to inspire and develop staff, Required

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED, Required
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, or related field of study, Preferred
• 3 years or more in Business related experience, Required
• MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) Intermediate, Required

Travel

• Yes, 1-10%

Job Category

Inside Sales

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range

55000

Maximum Pay Range

55000

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.