Job summary
National Logistics ManagerLocation: Jacksonville, FLRanked as a top 30 brokerage company and in the top 100 of all Logistics Companies in the US
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of clients; partner with clients to understand their business, their products and their transportation needs.• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with primary and secondary carriers for contracted freight moves.• Research the market and evaluate loads for potential profitability; select or reject loads, taking into consideration both profitability and the need to maintain ongoing business relationships.• Act as a liaison between clients, carriers, shippers and receivers.• Evaluate potential clients and authorize agreements with approved clients.• Evaluate and respond to RFP's/RFQ's as appropriate for MegaCorp's business.• Research, analyze, negotiate and agree fixed-rate contracts as appropriate for MegaCorp's business.• Negotiate constantly changing carrier rates for both the spot market and to establish fixed-rate contracts.• Monitor progress of loads; maintain awareness of potential in-transit issues, such as weather problems, and take action in advance where possible to ensure timely delivery while managing costs.• Analyze and resolve in-transit issues, taking client satisfaction and costs into consideration in determining best solution; consults with client and recommends solution as appropriate.• Ensure all fiduciary responsibilities are met and that all fees and costs are documented for each load.• Resolve client claims and receivables issues.• Accurately enter and maintain up-to-date information on MegaCorp Transportation Management software.• Promote MegaCorp's business through participation in relevant associations and conventions.• Provide guidance and training to Account Manager Trainees as required.• Other duties as required.
Requirements
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred• Minimum 2 years in business development• Minimum 2 years in management• Excellent customer service skills.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Able to multi-task and enjoys a fast-paced environment.• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, self-starter.• Willing and able to be on-call as required.• Ability to learn quickly, analyze situations and make decisions which support the ongoing success of MegaCorp.
Benefits
• Competitive benefits package• Unlimited earning potential• Medical/dental/vision benefits• Matching 401(k) Plan• Paid time off• Many more perks in a fun high-energy environment
