Freight Brokerage Account/Sales Manager

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

Go To Logistics - River Grove, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

River Grove, IL

Truck Transportation

About the position

The Account Manager position at Go2 Logistics involves managing client accounts, driving sales, and generating leads within the freight and transportation industry. The role requires a strong background in sales, logistics, and transportation, focusing on building relationships with customers and ensuring efficient service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create relationships with existing customers and carrier network
• Prospecting for potential new accounts
• Sourcing new carrier contacts to secure efficient and cost-effective solutions for customer needs
• Negotiating vendor contracts with a focus on profitability and service deadlines
• Vetting carriers to ensure vendors are compliant
• Track and trace customer orders for on-time pickups and deliveries
• General customer service requests including document retrieval and timely email/phone call responses

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the logistics or transportation industry
• Familiarity with freight operations, including NVOCC processes and 3PL services
• Strong track record in achieving sales targets and building long-term client relationships
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and resolve conflicts
• Proficiency in data entry tasks and CRM software for accurate record keeping
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines consistently

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in logistics sales
• Knowledge of contract negotiations

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Commission pay