Logistics Account Executive

Where

Chicago, IL

What you'll be doing

Research leads, develop entrance strategies, and qualify your prospects transportation spend to generate new business partners and individual and branch profitability. Present multiple modes of transportation to your customer base, allowing yourself to build a complete transportation and supply chain solution for the customer. Prepare rates and to prospective business partners and gain lucrative opportunities that will assist you in successfully meeting your monthly, quarterly, and team goals and initiatives. Dispatch to your carriers, and properly update your loads within company transportation management system, ensuring all of your loads are following policy and procedure. Consistently track and trace your freight movements from origination to destination, and take full responsibility for any occurrences while solving them both constructively and efficiently. Maintain contact with your carriers, and any other parties that will be handling your freight to ensure the shipper and consignee are aware of any challenges or issues that may arise. Continuously develop your carrier base allowing for optimal solutions for your customers.

What your background should be

Have the drive, assertiveness, passion, and dedication to succeed in the logistics industry. Ability to work independently while supporting an overall team mentality. Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities. Ability to work in a blended role of operations and sales in an office environment. Manages complex transactional or emotional customer situations promptly and professionally Able to handle and prioritize high call volumes and customers inquiries. Ability to read, writes, and speaks English fluently.

Required Schooling / Training

High school diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in business with emphasis in supply chain management, transportation, logistics, sales and marketing, or international business preferred.

Who is the client company

Concern about truckload solutions, dry van, temperature control and expedited services.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com