Logistics Account Manager - Schmieding Produce

HC Schmieding Produce; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HC Schmieding Produce is seeking a Logistics Account Manager in Springdale to price lanes, manage freight, and grow customer partnerships in a fast-paced team environment.

You should bring 2–3 years of logistics experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Word/Outlook/Excel. A BA is nice but not required; the role is full-time on-site in Arkansas with base pay and monthly commissions.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years transportation and logistics experience required.
• Must be comfortable on the phone in high sales environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills; Proficient in Word, Outlook and Excel, along with good math skills.
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus – not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and price lanes for customers to maximize gross margins.
• Aggressively pursue all freight through customer maintenance and interactions for account growth.
• Access and execute solutions for customers promptly to avoid missed opportunities.
• Maintain regular contact and build partnerships with customers to identify more opportunities.
• Manage and grow business with existing and new sales via phone, email, or leads.
• Study market trends and seasonality to adapt pricing and capacity.

Skills

Logistics experience

Phone sales

Verbal & written comm

Computer skills (Word/Outlook/Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree (not required)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

• Location 2330 North Thompson Street,Springdale, AR, 72764,United States


• Base Pay $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 / Year


• Other Compensation Monthly Comissions based off goals


• Employee Type FT Exempt


• Required Degree NONE


• Manage Others No

Description

Founded in 2015 and born out of an 80-year-old produce company, Schmieding Produce Company has built its business on hard work, reliability, exceptional service, and strong relationships. Schmieding Produce is a well-established produce and logistics organization with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service within the fresh produce and transportation industry. Being both a shipper and logistics provider gives us a perspective that sets us apart as we understand our customers’ needs because we experience them firsthand.

Looking toward the future, Schmieding Produce is positioned for continued growth within the produce and transportation industry through strategic expansion, operational improvements, development of new customer and supplier relationships, and investment in its people and capabilities. By building on its established strengths while embracing new opportunities, the company can expand its market presence and increase its ability to deliver high-quality produce and dependable service.

We’re looking for dependable, motivated people who take initiative, work well with others, and take pride in what they do. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and make an impact as part of a company that’s continuing to build for the future, we want to hear from you.

Do you have what it takes?

Our Logistics Account Manager candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, experienced, reliable, ambitious, number driven and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced sales environment.

Our ideal Logistics Account Manager will have the following attributes:

• Work independently as well as in a team environment


• Professional demeanor and high level of integrity


• High sense of urgency and thrives working in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate, and influence others.


• Possesses ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.


• Confident decision-making, problem solving and prioritization skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Coachable, competitive and strong desire to grow and develop within the organization.


• Resilient, strong work ethic, self-motivated, enthusiastic and driven

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and price lanes for customers via spot, contracted or annual terms to maximize gross margins.


• Aggressively pursued all freight through customer maintenance and interactions via spot boards, emails or phone communication for account growth.


• Access and execute solutions for customers immediately to avoid missing out on opportunities.


• Maintain regular contact and build partnerships with the customers to determine other opportunities.


• Manage and grow BOB through current and new sales via phone, email, cold calling or hot leads.


• Study and understand the market trends and seasonality.


• Build strong partnerships and logistical customer support while working with carrier coverage team.


• Will be responsible for load building and scheduling along with supporting any additional requirements for the customer.


• Proactively communicate any service issues, delays, etc. with the customer as needed in timely manner

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 2-3 years transportation and logistics experience required


• Must be comfortable on the phone in high sales environment


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Basic computer skills; Proficient in Word, Outlook and Excel, along with good math skills


• Bachelor’s degree is a plus – not required.