Account Manager -Brokerage /Transportation - Lafayette, LA

Account Manager -Brokerage /Transportation
Lafayette, LA (USA)
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Post Date:

10/09/09

Company:

Dupre Logistics LLC

Compensation:

not given

Contact:

Job Type:

Full Time

Phone:

Education:

High School / GED

Fax:

Experience:

2 - 5 years

Mailing Address:

Travel:

Negligible

Reference:

MGR-ACCT-JIL

Job Description:

Brokerage Sales Manager - Transportation Sales Manager

Great Brokerage Sales Opportunity!

An established 3PL and asset based carrier is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join our operations in Lafayette, Louisiana. If you are a high achiever and searching for a challenge, opportunity for advancement and a rewarding career while contributing to an industry leader's success - look no further!

The Account Manager position will be responsible for selling transportation brokerage services by developing relationships with existing and potential customers. In addition, they are responsible for developing relationships and negotiating the best transportation rates with qualified freight carriers. Our Account Managers become transportation and logistics experts who initiate and monitor completion of freight transportation, contract execution, and customer follow up.

Account Managers are employees, NOT AGENTS. We provide a base salary, a generous commission, benefits package and opportunity for advancement.

Our Account Managers are successful through:

Lead Development & Qualifying of Prospective Client
Negotiating Carrier Service & Sales
Negotiating Client Service & Sales
Monitor and review daily/weekly/monthly metrics from production reports
Utilizes authority for operational decisions for contract approval and completion, consulting with Leadership Team
Effectively monitors contracts and accounts receivable
Relies on company resources, tools and support staff to maximize productivity
Promotes Teamwork within the department to best support our customers

This position reports directly to the Senior Account Manager and is a key contributor to the sales & marketing team within this business unit.

The position does not require any travel.

Applicants must possess strong skills in the following areas: Prospecting, Lead Development, Qualifying, Closing, Account Management, Customer Relations, and Communication.

To qualify for this exciting position, you must possess:

1 year of Brokerage Sales experience, required. 2-5 years experience, a plus
2-3 years of Brokerage Management experience, preferred. (TL, LTL and intermodal)
2-5 years of Transportation or Logistics experience, preferred
Ability to work in a team environment while being self directed and motivated
Successful experience in a sales environment, requiring a detail oriented approach and multi-tasking ability
Brokerage account portfolio preferred, account contacts required
Pricing Analysis experience (Customers and Carriers)
Education: High School Diploma - required, Bachelor's Degree - Logistics or Business related, preferred
Computer literate using the following programs is required: Microsoft Office Suite, Database, Data Analysis and Transportation software

Our company values our employees, promotes ethical business practices and provides a competitive salary and benefit package including: Health, life and dental insurance and 401K, paid vacation and holidays and much
more!

Don't delay - apply now!

This position will be located in Lafayette, Louisiana. Relocation assistance will be provided.