Transportation Sales Manager - Moon Township, PA

Watco; Moon Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco is seeking an Account Manager for Watco Logistics in Moon Township, PA to generate new sales and manage day-to-day freight for shipments and customer accounts. You will drive service quality, maintain positive culture, and work with transportation coordinators on brokering and pricing issues.

The role covers freight sales, pricing, carrier negotiations, and operations support, with opportunities for career growth and development within the Watco network.

Qualifications

• 2 years brokerage operations experience preferred.
• Transportation or supply chain related experience preferred.
• Apply knowledge of organization, communication, conflict resolution, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new customer sales.
• Utilize various prospecting methods to generate new sales leads and solicit freight.
• Cultivate sustainable customer relationships and encourage customer growth.
• Deliver cost-effective solutions that will attract and retain customers.
• Manage broker and customer service aspects of assigned shipments and/or customer accounts.
• Effectively communicate with customers, carriers, operations, and internal teams.

Skills

Sales knowledge

Highway service knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Tools

RMIS skills

TMS skills

Job description

Career Opportunities: Transportation Sales Manager - Moon Township, PA (34076)

Requisition ID34076-Posted10/30/2026-Logistics

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Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Account Manager of Watco Logistics is responsible for generating new sales activity and the overall day-to-day freight management of shipments and/or customer accounts. This position plays acritical role in providing quality service to customers,encouragingteam morale and performance, while maintaining a positive culture within the branch. It is essential for the Account Managerto conduct the necessary activities todeliver the desired results,garner customers' trust and produce above average grossrevenue andprofits to ensure the branch’s annual goals and objectives are met. This position has various responsibilities including freight sales, customer spot pricing, carrier price negotiation, and operational duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop new customer sales
• Utilize various prospecting methods to generate new sales leads and solicit freight
• Cultivate sustainable customer relationships and encourage customer growth
• Deliver cost-effective solutions that will attract and retain customers
• Manage broker and customer service aspects of assigned shipments and/or customer accounts
• Effectively communicate with customers, carriers, operations, and internal teams
• Support customers with pricing, operations, and payment-related issues
• Manage spot pricing and carrier negotiations
• Conduct on-site customer visits as needed
• Cultivate customer growth and relationships
• Work hand in hand with transportation coordinators on brokering and provide effective feedback
• Communicate effectively with customers, carriers, shippers, and team members
• Involvement in spot pricing carrier negotiations and RFP (Request for Pricing form - Proposal) RFI (Requestion for Information)
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• 2 years brokerage operations experience preferred
• Transportation or supply chain related experience preferred
• Business development personal training, sales knowledge, and highway service knowledge
• Apply knowledge of organization, communication, conflict resolution, and time management skills
• Use basic computer skills - Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Data Entry
• Registry Monitoring Insurance Services (RMIS) skills recommended
• Transportation Management System (TMS) skills recommended
• Ability to work with others and be a positive influence on co-workers
• Utilize professional phone and email communication skills
• Ability to provide oral and written reports, business correspondence, and effective presentation of information to customers, team members, and managers
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent