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Sr. Account Manager

Circle Logistics

Sr. Account Manager

Iowa City, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Company parties

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Are you looking for a CAREER you can be passionate about instead of just a job? Do you want more out of life than just the status quo? Do you want to be a part of a thriving company in a growing industry? If the answer is YES, then we want you on our Circle Logistics Team!

    Why Join Circle: We believe in working hard and playing hard here at Circle. Therefore we provide a competitive pay package & benefits to our team members. All so you can perform at the highest level, prosper, and enjoy life. Every day you come into work you are entering a competitive and engaging work environment. We recognize what you give to make that happen. That is why we recognize those who go the extra mile and celebrate our victories as a team.

    Who We Are: Circle Logistics is a 3rd party logistics firm focused on delivering our three core promises to our customers: No Fail Service, Personalized Communication, and Innovative Solutions. We leverage our technology, industry experience, and employee ingenuity to develop industry-leading transportation solutions. We have been in business for 10-plus years and have grown into a half-billion-dollar company, from starting as just a handful of people with an Entrepreneurial Spirit as their foundation. Our story is one of resiliency and innovation that has led us to grow to over 500 employees in a booming transportation industry, that never takes a night off.

    What We Are Looking For: As a team, we are looking for driven people who have GRIT, TENACITY & A DESIRE TO WIN!

    This Sr. Account Manager will focus on the fast-paced aspect of our business, moving commodities from point A to point B. You will be responsible for creating and managing your book of business through communication with carriers to ensure timely pick-ups and deliveries of our customer‘s freight while building and growing relationships in the process. This role combines inside sales, account management, and relationship building all into one.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    Develop a business strategy to build a book of business for carriers

    Provide and negotiate freight rates to carriers

    Seek out and solve potential freight-related operational issues

    Ensure that all freight is moved on time and at a fair cost

    Collaborate internally with our sales team on freight rates, market trends, pricing strategy, and account implementation plans

    Procurement of new carriers based on volume and lane density

    Communicate effectively both internally and externally

    Resolve transportation problems with urgency and professionalism

    Maintain over 90% MacroPoint tracking percentage

    Maintain a strong grasp and market knowledge of shipping lanes, geography, and seasonality

    Skills/Abilities:

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment and multitask

    Extraordinary work ethic and teamwork skills

    Ability to handle stressful situations

    Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.

    Willing to be available after hours and weekends if needed

    Education and Experience:

    Bachelor's degree preferred

    Sales, cold calling, or call center experience preferred

    Freight brokerage or sales experience a bonus

    Benefits:

    Competitive base salary with uncapped commission opportunities

    On-site training and career development

    Paid holidays and paid time off

    Insurance benefits including but not limited to: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability

    401(k) Plan