Customer Account Manager

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JOB INFORMATION

Job Title:

Customer Account Manager

Job ID #

J1536

Job Family:

Operations

Reports To Position:

Senior Leadership

FLSA

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provide customer account services to high exposure or major account(s). Work in conjunction with other internal departments to achieve territorial balance of capacity and freight while achieving high service levels.  Build internal and external relationships that deliver compelling short and long-term customer value propositions and efficient means of moving our customer's freight.

Organizational Summary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead and solicit business from a specific or assigned number of customers by using daily available capacity.

Act as an extension of Sales to expand business revenue by exploring all dedicated, rail and logistics opportunities with Customers.

Manage territorial balance of capacity and freight while achieving high service levels.

Serve as Customer’s first line of communication and refer Customer to the proper departments if/when necessary (i.e. Pricing, claims, etc.)

Research and code all applicable service failures in the system.

Monitor and trace loads so that follow up can be made to Customers regarding late pickups and or deliveries; as well as any other changes that may occur.

Anticipate and facilitate problem resolution on all load issues to meet or exceed total satisfaction of Customers.

Commit to and receive detailed customer load information by telephone, fax or electronic tendering, and input all load information into the system accurately to ensure system integrity.

Maintains knowledge of customer contractual requirements relative to trailer pools in order to keep turns at the level set to gain optimum utilization of company equipment.

Manage and clear assigned user discrepancy queue to expedite the billing process to ensure the number of days from e-calls to cash are minimized for cash flow optimization.

Manage EDI related requirements regarding 214 Status releasing or other similar electronic transmissions as required by Customer.

Create monthly reports regarding service levels for customers as well as participate on any service oriented conference calls to supply definition.

Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

INTERMODAL

Coordinate intermodal customer service functions for designated customers.

INTERMODAL

Work with all other Swift internal departments to resolve customer or company issues when necessary.

Bachelor's degree in business related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

2 years' experience in Customer Service or Sales required.

Previous experience in transportation preferred.

Must possess outstanding telephone skills.

Must be able to set priorities.

Must possess excellent time management skills.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Must be able to adapt to changing priorities.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.  The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.