Global Logistics Account Manager – Import/Export

Ascent Global Logistics; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and employer matching

Life Insurance

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is seeking an Account Manager to oversee import/export brokerage and freight forwarding for assigned customers across the lifecycle of engagements. You will analyze options and communicate decisions, coordinating with internal and external partners to ensure success.

Role requires 3-5 years of industry experience, strong international logistics knowledge, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel; a valid driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• Language skills: read, analyze, interpret financial reports, industry journals, legal documents; respond to inquiries.
• Reasoning: prioritize tasks, solve practical problems with concrete variables.
• Math: apply percentages, ratios, proportions to real situations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate critical thinking and decide on shipping options across the shipment lifecycle.
• Monitor loading, departure, transit, arrival, and final delivery; resolve issues with internal/external partners.
• Serve as the main contact for assigned customers to ensure prompt, accurate service.

Skills

Language Skills

Reasoning Ability

Mathematical Skills

Self-motivation & confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Ten-key

Job description

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is seeking an Account Manager to oversee import/export brokerage and freight forwarding for assigned customers across the lifecycle of engagements. You will analyze options and communicate decisions, coordinating with internal and external partners to ensure success.

Role requires 3-5 years of industry experience, strong international logistics knowledge, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel; a valid driver’s license is also required.