Now Hiring - L&L Freight Services, Inc. - Account Manager in Cabot, AR

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Qualifications for Account Manager Internal Applicants * At least one year as a Carrier Manager w/recommendation from Director of Operations * At least one year in Accounting w/recommendation from Director of Finance * Must be willing to obtain CTB (Certified Transportation Broker) certificate if not currently certified (All expenses are covered by L&L Freight Services) External Applicants * 3+ years' experience in the transportation industry with a focus in a sales oriented position * 2+ years' Brokerage experience * Excellent communication and customer service skills required * TMS experience preferred but not required * Existing business contacts * Knowledge of pricing TL shipments and market awareness * Hunter mentality * Team-oriented * Microsoft Word/Excel knowledge * A creative and innovative thinker to bring successful resolution to customer issues. Position Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities * Develop new business with existing clients * Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships * Negotiate Contract and Spot Market pricing to maximize profits * Collaborate with your Carrier Managers to identify carrier needs to grow opportunities with new and current customers * Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to your accounts * Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our shipments according to customer needs and objectives * Drive POD to exceed monthly profit and margin goals * After hours on call on a rotational basis with other POD members Secondary Duties & Responsibilities * Have knowledge of core carriers for your customer lanes * Onsite Customer Visits with Director of Sales * Attend Conferences when applicable * Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks Contact [please apply online]