What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager position at Logitalent?
The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing / growing key accounts moving refrigerated freight in a cradle-to-grave model, also sourcing reliable refrigerated carriers in domestic markets.
What the Job Entails :
- Manage and grow key house accounts within the produce division of the 3PL.
- Provide expert knowledge of fresh produce shipper requirements and 3rd party carriers.
- Stay current on produce market seasonality, trends, and industry developments to negotiate competitive rates and increase account volume.
- Optimize carrier rates to maximize profitability while increasing volume gained from customers.
- Drive strategic carrier sales initiatives for prospecting and managing produce carriers in a cradle-to-grave account management role.
- Communicate regularly to develop carrier relationships to assess capacity availability, and negotiate rates on both spot and contracted levels.
- Provide effective communication of load details and shipment requirements throughout the entire lifecycle of the load.
- Collaborate with internal departments to create solutions that meet / exceed service and cost levels.
- Monitor shipment progress daily to ensure coverage, on-time delivery, and resolution of any in-transit issues as they may arise.
- Maintain and update system records with load status changes, issues, and / or concerns for internal team visibility.
What We Are Looking For :
