Description
To facilitate the interaction between operations and sales to ensure client needs are met 100% of the time. To provide client services and sales support for identified accounts or specific salesperson, as assigned. Create and support the development of new business opportunities from those same clients. Always exceed our customers’ expectations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Sales & Client Support
As the Subject matter expert (SME) have advanced knowledge to support end to end client needs
Oversee client inquiries via phone, email or other means. Tracking acknowledgement and response quality to key clients
Exception handling and internal escalations as needed
Respond to or delegating non-sales client inquiries (outside of general tracking, quotes).
Identify resource efficiencies (i.e., client email groups/distribution groups and compiling relevant marketing assets for BD efforts)
Track key account news (i.e., alerts) to identify engagement and/or growth opportunities
Work across departments to generate metrics and reports for key accounts as needed
Identify potential opportunities and work with the sales team
Provide support to sales team and/or Account Management team as needed.
Pricing & Operations Support
Collaborate and handle, with the Operation team, to deliver transportation and/or warehouse solutions to our clients
Assist in preparing RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and client presentations
Prepare and follow up on quotes for key clients to secure the opportunity
Conduct project-based tasks such as research and data assembly through interdepartmental collaboration
Support the development of SOPs for key clients
Recommend and implement process improvements to drive profitability and efficiency
Assist in shipment origination or warehouse fulfillment, as needed
Continually look to implement better processes, procedures and/or automation
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications & Skill Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
4+ years' experience in logistics and/or freight forwarding operations and account management, Or equivalent education and experience
2+ years of freight quoting, pricing
Customer service experience
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office products
Key Competencies
Ability to plan and effectively set priorities for implementation
Proven analytic and problem-solving skills in a time-sensitive, logistics environment
Excels at meeting deadlines and demonstrates superior time management skills
Natural ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work setting with a strong attention to detail
Superior communication skills and an ability to motivate people with an emphasis on listening skills
Ability to relate to and successfully interact across a variety of settings and work well with a broad and diverse workforce throughout the organization
Demonstrates ability to work in a client-centric setting
Ability to be flexible as priorities shift
Consistent in follow-up and follow-through
Highly motivated team player with an outgoing and positive work attitude
Credible with a high level of personal integrity
Adaptive to ICAT’s core values
Physical Demands And Work Environment
Most work is performed indoors in an office setting
Flexible approach to work, due to clients’ needs and project support requirements
Regularly use hands to type, handle, or feel
Required to use close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and can focus
Must have clear, easy to understand oral communication ability
Ability to sit for prolonged periods. May occasionally need to stoop, climb, or squat
Supervisory Responsibilities
: No
Travel Requirement:
Yes, up to 10%
Some travel required (by air and/or car) to support multi-site, national operations.
Location:
Remote, but preference is to work in the Elkridge, MD office
Salary:
$82,705 - $97,300
Join Our Team
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your dedication and contributions, we encourage you to apply.
Learn more about our available opportunities by visiting https://icatlogistics.com
We are not accepting inquiries from recruitment agencies or third-party vendors for this position. Unsolicited outreach will not be considered.