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Account Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions
North Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Account Manager

This role serves as the primary point of contact, ensuring exceptional service and driving mutual success. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a passion for building lasting partnerships. This is a Direct Hire opportunity in North Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities :

  • Act as the dedicated liaison for assigned accounts, fostering strong, professional relationships and serving as the primary point of contact for all inquiries and needs.
  • Drive revenue growth by maintaining and expanding existing customer accounts, achieving monthly gross profit targets, and strategically negotiating pricing to optimize both customer and company freight spend.
  • Proactively analyze and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision, developing effective solutions that meet customer expectations and maintain high service standards.
  • Build and schedule shipments within the Transportation Management System (TMS) according to customer specifications, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
  • Champion a "Raving Fans" approach by providing proactive updates, delivering exceptional service, and upholding the company's commitment to an elite service standard.
  • Collect and manage proof of delivery (POD) documentation, and utilize customer service data to analyze trends, set service goals, and improve customer satisfaction.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics account management or transportation operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (a plus).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Analytical skills to leverage data for service improvement.
  • Proven organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams.
  • High motivation and enthusiasm for a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel).
  • Job Details :
  • Direct Hire
  • Monday- Friday, onsite
  • Pay $55-$65k plus commission, depending on experience
  • If you are interested, please apply and submit your resume.

    Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria .

    Pay Details : $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

    Search managed by : Kim Moeslein

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https : / / www.lhh.com / us / en / candidate -privacy

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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