Strategic Freight Brokerage Manager

Ryder System, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Freight Brokerage Strategic Account Manager to oversee a portfolio of new and existing customers by developing transportation provider networks and a carrier coverage strategy.

You will have full autonomy to support a customer's transportation coverage needs and directly engage with cross functional teams to build a robust service provider network. Responsibilities include mentoring SMAs, negotiating rates to achieve margin targets, and coordinating loads from

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Ability to build professional relationships with peers, customers and supervisors.
• Demonstrates customer service and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with transportation providers to maximize penetration of customer freight portfolio.
• Mentor SMAs; manage staffing, performance, and development to meet goals.
• Tender, create loads, dispatch, track, and communicate load statuses to carriers and customers.
• Negotiate rates to ensure margins meet commission targets and account goals.
• Plan and schedule coverage for loads to meet customer needs within agreed timelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Customer service

Negotiation

Competitive drive

Flexibility

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Lead and develop staff

Inspire and develop team

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in business/logistics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Freight Brokerage Strategic Account Manager to oversee a portfolio of new and existing customers by developing transportation provider networks and a carrier coverage strategy.

You will have full autonomy to support a customer's transportation coverage needs and directly engage with cross functional teams to build a robust service provider network. Responsibilities include mentoring SMAs, negotiating rates to achieve margin targets, and coordinating loads from