Global Freight Account Manager — Customer Service & Logistics

Accurate Personnel

Glendale Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 72,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $65,000
Comprehensive benefits package (health
Fitness reimbursement program
Education reimbursement program
Professional development and career‑g
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Job summary

Accurate Personnel is seeking a Customer Service / Key Account Manager for international logistics and freight forwarding. You will manage end-to-end cargo activities, support bookings, and drive customer satisfaction through proactive communication and problem-solving.

You will collaborate with trucking partners, airlines, and internal teams, generate quotes, troubleshoot issues, and perform billing reconciliations. Knowledge of air/ocean import/export and freight-forwarding docs is essential.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of operations experience in a freight-forwarding environment.
  • Knowledge of air and ocean import/export processes.
  • Experience with CargoWise One or similar systems (asset).
  • Strong understanding of freight-forwarding workflows and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Client account management — act as the primary contact for all client inquiries and service needs
  • Cargo coordination — process, monitor, and review international shipments from booking to final delivery
  • Quote generation — perform data entry to prepare accurate freight quotes
  • Carrier communication — liaise with trucking companies and airlines to ensure timely movement of freight
  • Issue resolution — troubleshoot service challenges and provide timely solutions
  • Billing reconciliation — assist with reviewing and reconciling billing discrepancies
  • Customer review calls — conduct periodic check-ins to maintain satisfaction and meet service targets
  • Provide administrative support to the freight services team as needed

Skills

Relationship-building
Questioning & listening
Independence & teamwork
Written & verbal communication
Detail-oriented

Education

College Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

CargoWise One

Job description

Accurate Personnel is seeking a Customer Service / Key Account Manager for international logistics and freight forwarding. You will manage end-to-end cargo activities, support bookings, and drive customer satisfaction through proactive communication and problem-solving.

You will collaborate with trucking partners, airlines, and internal teams, generate quotes, troubleshoot issues, and perform billing reconciliations. Knowledge of air/ocean import/export and freight-forwarding docs is essential.

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