Account Operations Specialist

Logistics Manager: Eric Miller

For more Information please contact: Dave Weisenberg

Compensation Information: 

• $17.30 ($63,000 per year) 
• $750 / month bonus
• 8% commission after 90 days

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Develops account management skills by assisting Account Manager in managing his/her business.
• This role may require working outside of a M-F 8am-5pm schedule. On call shifts to include nights and weekends. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assisting Account Manager in servicing his/her business, including but not limited to development of the following:
  • Relationships with carriers and skills in evaluating and selecting carriers.
  • Skills in negotiating carrier rates.
  • Skills in scheduling and servicing loads and handling fiduciary responsibilities.
  • Skills in use of company’s HERO software.
  • Skills in use of Salesforce
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with primary and secondary carriers for contracted freight moves.
• Analyze past carrier performance, schedules, cost and availability of appropriate equipment in selecting carrier for each load.
• Act as a liaison between clients, carriers, shippers and receivers.
• Negotiates constantly changing carrier rates for the spot market and to evaluate potential fixed-rate contracts.
• Evaluates carrier performance, including safety and insurance coverage, and make future carrier selections accordingly.
• Monitors 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.
• Ensures 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 in company software.
• Other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Able to multi-task and enjoys a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, self-starter.
• Ability to learn quickly, analyze situations and make decisions which support the ongoing success of MegaCorp.

Job Description: Operations Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Account Manager with carrier relationships and selection.
• Negotiate rates and schedule shipments.
• Use HERO software for tracking and management.
• Maintain contact with carriers for smooth delivery.
• Review carrier performance for future shipments.
• Act as liaison between clients, carriers, and shippers.
• Track changing rates and choose the best deal.
• Resolve in-transit issues and ensure on-time delivery.
• Track and document shipment costs.
• Handle customer claims and payment issues.
• Enter and update shipment info in software.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ year in freight brokerage or logistics preferred.

Skills Needed:

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.
• Motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Quick learner and problem solver.

Top Notch Training:

• Hands on learning with dedicated team
• Peer mentorship
• Operational excellence reviews
• 2 week new hire training

Mega Awesome Perks:

• Commission on Account
• Medical, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance
• 401(K) matching
• Birthday celebrations
• Health and wellness initiative including gym membership
• Annual parties
• PTO and Flex holidays
• Company sponsored outing

MegaCorp Logistics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the HR Department at

(910) 332-0820 ext. 1030