Senior Commercial Account Manager

Simplex Logistics, Inc.; Plainfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Simplex Logistics, Inc. in Tinley Park, IL, seeks a Senior Commercial Account Manager to lead key customer relationships and drive growth. The role blends account management, pricing strategy, and carrier coordination with Operations and Carrier Sales in a hybrid, on-site work model.

You will own select accounts, expand lanes and services, negotiate terms, and maintain accurate revenue forecasting. A background in freight brokerage and CRM/TMS is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of freight brokerage/logistics/transportation experience.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships and coordinate freight service.
• Track record of revenue growth, margin management, and customer retention.
• Strong knowledge of carrier management, load planning, and shipment execution.
• Ability to balance growth, new business development, and hands-on carrier booking.
• Proficiency with TMS and CRM platforms (McLeod preferred).
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (experience may substitute).

Responsibilities

• Manage formally assigned customer accounts and support a clear transition of account ownership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring responsiveness and service consistency.
• Conduct regular account reviews, identify growth opportunities, and proactively manage risk.
• Maintain strong relationships with decision-makers across customer organizations.
• Expand existing accounts through additional lanes, services, and strategic opportunities.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with company capabilities.
• Build a consistent pipeline and deliver profitable growth against agreed account plans.
• Maintain disciplined pricing, margin management, and revenue forecasting.
• Source, negotiate with, and book qualified carriers in accordance with company procedures.
• Record carrier bookings accurately in the TMS and coordinate shipment requirements with Operations.
• Follow company SOPs, documentation standards, and task ownership requirements.
• Coordinate customer updates and escalations with Operations; ensure clear handoffs and accepted coverage for time-sensitive or after-hours needs.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Sales growth

Pricing & margins

Carrier coordination

CRM/TMS systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

McLeod CRM

Job description

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Senior Commercial Account Manager

OFFICE EMPLOYEE Full Time Professional Plainfield, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1032

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Location: Tinley Park, IL (On-site / Hybrid)

Reports To: Director of Business Development / Pod Leader

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Compensation: Base salary + Commissions and first-year incentives

Pay range: 75,000.00-85,000.00

About Simplex Logistics

Simplex Logistics, LLC is a fast-growing Midwest-based transportation and logistics provider specializing in time-critical, high-value freight across defense, manufacturing, and industrial markets. We operate with a hybrid sales-and-operations model that prioritizes accountability, service execution, and long-term customer partnerships.

Position Overview

The Senior Commercial Account Manager manages and grows assigned customer accounts while developing new business and supporting profitable carrier procurement.

This position blends:

• Account growth and new business development
• Carrier sourcing and service coordination

This role focuses on customer relationships, pricing, gross profit growth, and retention. Account ownership is formally assigned as readiness and business needs allow. The position also includes personally sourcing and booking carriers, working alongside Operations and Carrier Sales within established task ownership and handoff procedures.

This position reports to a Director of Business Development / Pod Leader, with oversight from the Vice President of Sales, and works closely with Operations, Carrier Sales, and support teams.

Key Responsibilities Account Ownership & Customer Management

• Manage formally assigned customer accounts and support a clear transition of account ownership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring responsiveness and service consistency.
• Conduct regular account reviews, identify growth opportunities, and proactively manage risk.
• Maintain strong relationships with decision-makers across customer organizations.
• Expand existing accounts through additional lanes, services, and strategic opportunities.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with company capabilities.
• Build a consistent pipeline and deliver profitable growth against agreed account plans.
• Maintain disciplined pricing, margin management, and revenue forecasting.
• Source, negotiate with, and book qualified carriers in accordance with company procedures.
• Record carrier bookings accurately in the TMS and coordinate shipment requirements with Operations.
• Follow company SOPs, documentation standards, and task ownership requirements.
• Coordinate customer updates and escalations with Operations; ensure clear handoffs and accepted coverage for time-sensitive or after-hours needs.

Internal Collaboration & Leadership

• Work with your Pod Leader to prioritize account growth, service improvement, and new business.
• Assist in onboarding new customers to ensure operational readiness and profitability.
• Partner with Operations and Carrier Sales while respecting assigned responsibilities and escalation paths.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of workflows, processes, and service standards.

Performance Expectations

• Grow gross profit while maintaining disciplined pricing and healthy account margins.
• Maintain strong customer relationships, retention, and service consistency.
• Demonstrate reliable follow-through, timely escalation, and accurate TMS records.
• Develop accounts that can scale through effective collaboration with Operations and Carrier Sales.
• Uphold company standards for professionalism, accountability, and execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in freight brokerage, logistics, or transportation.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships and coordinate reliable freight service.
• Demonstrated success in revenue growth, margin management, and customer retention.
• Strong understanding of carrier management, load planning, and shipment execution.
• Ability to balance account growth, new business development, and hands-on carrier booking.
• Proficiency with TMS and CRM platforms (McLeod experience preferred).
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (experience may substitute).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance