Logistics Brokerage Account Manager

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is seeking an Account Manager to oversee a portfolio of brokerage customers, driving revenue growth and service performance. You will own customer relationships, understand supply chains, and ensure shipments are executed accurately while collaborating with internal teams to meet targets.

You will monitor performance, identify optimization opportunities, and develop solutions that create value for customers and the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–2+ years in transportation, freight brokerage, logistics, or account management preferred.
• Strong understanding of freight brokerage operations and fundamentals.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Proactive in anticipating needs and solving issues.
• Analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Drive for results in customer service and account development.
• Ability to learn pricing techniques and brokerage tools.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple customers and shipments in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to operational execution.
• Collaborates across teams; accountable and ownership-driven.
• Adaptable in a growth-oriented business environment.
• Willingness to take ownership with a 'Whatever It Takes' mentality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customer contacts to drive satisfaction and retention.
• Understand customers' supply chains, transportation requirements, and strategic initiatives.
• Own day-to-day execution, ensure shipments are accepted, built, scheduled, and managed.
• Monitor performance and resolve issues before they impact the customer.
• Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and create value.
• Partner with leadership on growth strategies and account planning.
• Use market knowledge and pricing tools to support bids and pricing requests.
• Monitor profitability and seek improvements in margin and efficiency.
• Analyze KPIs and trends to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Provide regular reporting related to volume, revenue, margin and growth.
• Forecast for assigned customers and communicate changes in volume or requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure commitments are met.
• Escalate significant risks and manage resolution.
• Maintain accurate customer documentation and SOPs.
• Be flexible to support needs outside normal hours.

Skills

Customer relationships

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Account development

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Brokerage Account Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, performance, and growth of an assigned portfolio of brokerage customers. This role serves as the primary point of contact for customers and is responsible for developing a strong understanding of each customer's supply chain, operational requirements, and business objectives.

The Account Manager will own customer service and execution, identify opportunities for growth and operational improvement, and partner with internal teams to ensure customer expectations are consistently met. Success in this role requires strong relationship management, problem-solving, commercial awareness, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Responsibilities

Scope

• Manage an assigned portfolio of brokerage customers representing approximately $5–10MM+ in annual revenue
• Maintain ownership of customer relationships, service performance, revenue, and profitability
• Manage an average of20+ shipments per day / 100+ shipments per week, depending on assigned book of business
• Support the achievement of weekly, period, and annual revenue and margin targets
• Serve as the primary point of contact and first line of support for assigned customers
• Collaborate closely with Brokerage Operations, Carrier Operations, Business Development, Pricing, IT, Finance, and leadership

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customer contacts to drive customer satisfaction, retention, and long-term partnership
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of assigned customers' supply chains, transportation requirements, service expectations, and strategic initiatives
• Maintain ownership of day-to-day customer execution, ensuring shipments are accepted, built, scheduled, and managed accurately
• Proactively monitor customer performance and resolve service issues before they negatively impact the customer
• Identify potential growth opportunities within existing accounts and develop solutions that create value for both the customer and PLCI
• Partner with leadership and Business Development on customer growth strategies and account planning
• Utilize freight market knowledge, historical performance, and pricing tools to support annual bids, mini-bids, spot opportunities, and ad hoc pricing requests
• Monitor account profitability and identify opportunities to improve margin, service, and operational efficiency
• Analyze customer KPIs and service trends to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Provide regular customer and internal reporting related to volume, revenue, margin, service performance, and account growth
• Develop forecasts for assigned customers and communicate anticipated changes in volume, revenue or customer requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Carrier Operations and other internal teams to ensure customer commitments are executed successfully
• Escalate significant service, financial, or customer relationship risks to leadership while maintaining ownership through resolution
• Maintain accurate customer documentation, SOPs, pricing information, and operational requirements
• Demonstrate flexibility to support customer needs outside normal business hours when required

Compensation & Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $54,700 - $82,050.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• 10% External – New and existing customers and asset-based carriers
• 30% Internal – Collaboration with business development, carrier ops, IT, and leadership team

Travel: Approximately 5% travel may be required for customer meetings, business reviews, and other business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-2+ years of transportation, freight brokerage, supply chain, logistics, or account management experience preferred
• Strong understanding of freight brokerage operations and transportation fundamentals preferred
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships
• Ability to anticipate customer needs, identify potential issues, and proactively develop solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions
• Drive for Results to excel at customer service and account development
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize freight pricing techniques, market intelligence, and brokerage tools
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple customers, shipments, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational execution
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and functions
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Adaptable and comfortable operation in an evolving, growth-oriented business environment
• Willingness to take ownership and demonstrate a\"Whatever It Takes\"mentality to support customers and the broader team

EEO Statement

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