Inside Account Manager

BLX Logistics; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BLX Logistics is seeking an Account Manager in the United States to handle a growing book of business and coordinate shipping needs. You will engage with clients, coordinate shipments nationwide, and work with carriers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.

The role rewards a fast-paced environment with training and uncapped commissions. The compensation includes a competitive base salary plus uncapped commissions, aiming for first-year on-target earnings of $60k to $80k, with ongoing

Qualifications

• Must be an independent problem solver.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to multitask with email, software and multiple monitors.
• No experience in logistics necessary; coachable and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own book of business by coordinating shipping needs and developing client relationships.
• Work with shippers to provide transportation for various goods across the country.
• Provide tracking and thorough communication on all shipments.
• Negotiate and contract pricing agreements with carriers.
• Plan and coordinate shipment schedules.

Skills

Independent problem solver

Self-motivated

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Multitasking

Under pressure

Job description

If you are looking for a challenging, fun, rewarding position, this is the right job for you. The account manager position is fast-paced and gives the employee the opportunity to connect with a variety of different people. The Account Manager position manages a book of clients with their day-to-day shipping needs. This position also provides thorough training that will equip the employee with the information needed to be successful in this position. This role comes with a competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commissions for a first year on target earnings of $60-$80K.

Role Of Account Managers

This position allows the employee a high level of freedom to organize and operate their book of business effectively. This position is supported by a sales team that supplies Account Managers with clients. Effective account managers develop quality relationships with their book of clients and encourage repeat sales through fast response rates and quality customer service.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage your own book of business by coordinating shipping needs and developing client relationships.
• Work with shippers to provide transportation for various goods across the country.
• Provide tracking and thorough communication on all shipments.
• Negotiate and contract pricing agreements with carriers.
• Plan and coordinate shipment schedules.

Skills

• Must be an independent problem solver and quick thinker.
• Must be a self-motivated, hardworking, and driven individual with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Must be able to operate efficiently under pressure.
• Must have good communication and customer service skills.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to multitask efficiently with email, software, and multiple monitors.
• No experience in logistics necessary. Must be coachable and eager to learn.