• Burr Ridge, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    About the role


    We’re hiring an LTL Account Manager for our partner brokerage! This role combines operations and sales - managing shipments, supporting customers, and driving growth.


    Key Responsibilities:


    Operations

    • Tender and monitor orders, ensuring on-time execution.
    • Manage LTL shipments: secure carriers, provide quotes, and prepare documentation.
    • Track live orders, update customers/carriers, and resolve discrepancies.
    • Escalate freight issues to secure carriers and meet delivery deadlines.
    • Maintain accurate records and ensure billing/payment accuracy in coordination with accounting.
    • Process operational reports, resolve outdated quotes, and address aging records.
    • Collaborate with sales agents to finalize and follow up on orders.

    Sales 

    • Strengthen relationships with existing clients and re-engage inactive accounts.
    • Identify new business opportunities and contribute to revenue growth.
    • Log sales activities and client communications in Salesforce.
    • Provide tailored solutions to customers, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
    • Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to stay ahead of the market.
    • Support team goals by developing proposals, collaborating on initiatives, and closing deals.
    • Respond to customer inquiries promptly to maintain excellent service standards.



    Requirements

    What We’re Looking For:

    • 2+ years in transportation, sales, or account management (LTL experience preferred).
    • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
    • Proficiency in Salesforce, Power BI, and Microsoft Office.
    • Customer-focused, proactive, and results-driven.




    Benefits

    What We Offer:

    • Competitive base salary.
    • Comprehensive benefits package.
    • Career advancement opportunities in a growing brokerage.
    • Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development.
    • The chance to make a real impact with a fast-moving, customer-focused company.


    If you’re passionate about logistics, customer service, and building lasting client relationships - we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and grow your career with us!



    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBurr Ridge, Illinois
    Websitehttps://alphasr.com/

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Billing Recordsunmatched
    • Brokerageunmatched
    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Competitive Researchunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
    • Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Power BIunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Proposal Developmentunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Salesforce.comunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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