Account Manager

Top Talent
  • Jonesboro, Arkansas
    30 days ago

    Job Description

    Account Manager - Jonesboro, AR

    Position Overview

    Our client is seeking a customer-focused Account Manager to help grow and retain existing shipper relationships within their freight brokerage division. This is a farmer-style role ideal for someone who excels at nurturing client relationships, identifying new opportunities within existing accounts, and re-engaging older or inactive customers that have untapped potential.

    The right candidate will combine operational know-how with a consultative sales mindset, working closely with customers and internal carrier teams to deliver exceptional service, competitive pricing, and sustainable growth.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Grow wallet share with assigned accounts by identifying additional lanes, modes, or service opportunities.
    • Reignite older or dormant customers by re-establishing relationships, understanding current shipping needs, and positioning our value proposition.
    • Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day communication, load tendering, and issue resolution for assigned clients.
    • Partner with Carrier Sales and Operations to ensure on-time delivery, margin protection, and customer satisfaction.
    • Develop and execute account growth plans, including quarterly business reviews and performance metrics.
    • Maintain detailed account activity in CRM (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) to track volume, margin, and engagement levels.
    • Provide accurate rate quotes and assist with spot pricing opportunities to maximize revenue and service consistency.
    • Collaborate with leadership to establish competitive pricing and service strategies for assigned accounts.
    • Stay current on market trends, capacity changes, and competitive pricing to proactively communicate opportunities and risks to customers.

    Qualifications

    • 3-5+ years of experience in freight brokerage, 3PL, or logistics account management.
    • Proven success in growing existing business and managing key relationships.
    • Strong understanding of Truckload, LTL, and Managed Transportation markets Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both customers and internal teams.
    • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-transaction environment.
    • Proficiency in TMS platforms (e.g., McLeod, Ascend TMS, Mercury Gate) and CRM systems.
    • Self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented.

    Why Join Us

    • Work with an experienced team that values integrity, transparency, and performance.
    • Access to the tools and support you need to succeed operational, carrier, and executive backing.
    • Competitive compensation with real upside for results.
    • Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your impact is visible and rewarded.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJonesboro, Arkansas

    Skills

    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Brokerageunmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consultative Salesunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
    • Logistics Managementunmatched
    • Market Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Partner Salesunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Pricingunmatched
    • Relationship Managementunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Operationsunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Salesforce.comunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Third-Party Logistics (3PL)unmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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