Senior Account Management Specialist
At a glance
Senior Account Management role at Hdat. Oak Brook · full-time · $52,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Serve as the everyday contact for assigned customer accounts, resolving concerns and proposing practical solutions
- Track order acceptance, order changes, and accessorial activity through Hub Group transportation management systems
- Review account metrics to recommend transportation options that improve cost, margin, network efficiency, and OTP
- Coordinate exception handling with shippers, consignees, Account Management, and Operations teams
- Train and mentor Account Management Specialists within your assigned customer group
What you bring
- At least one to three years working as an Account Management Specialist is required
- A bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or management is preferred
- Transportation experience and familiarity with EDI, Web Tender Portals, fax, and related electronic communication are preferred
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word, with strong written and verbal communication
- You bring careful organization, attention to detail, customer focus, and availability for scheduled weekend rotations
Who this fits
You’ll suit a senior account-management role centered on transportation operations, customer issue resolution, billing support, and mentoring. The position is based in Oak Brook, United States, and includes a scheduled weekend rotation. It is a full-time role with a stated base salary of $52,500 per year plus bonus eligibility.
From the employer
The Senior Account Management Specialist acts as the primary day-to-day contact for customers within an assigned customer account group which may include retail, durable goods, automotive, electronic commerce providers, etc. The Senior Account Management Specialist will act as the primary liaison between the company and the customers, meeting customer expectations and working with internal Hub Group Departments to resolve any issues for the customer. Once the on-boarding of these customers has occurred, the Senior Account Management Specialist will monitor and report order acceptance, order maintenance and accessorial management by the use of various Hub Group transportation management systems. The Senior Account Management Specialist is also responsible for training and mentoring Account Management Specialists within the customer account group.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Develop a proactive relationship with the assigned customer accounts by resolution of issues and concerns in a timely manner and provide innovative solutions.
- Determine which accessorial charges can be billed and follow company process to successful conclusion, minimizing disputes, assisting in collections and working with Account Managers on solutions to reduce accessorial charges.
- Manage, monitor and report order acceptance, order maintenance and accessorial management by email, phone and use of various Hub Group transportation management systems.
- Offer alternative transportation solutions as necessary by analyzing internal and external account metrics.
- Manage assigned customer accounts to ensure they receive the best product at the lowest possible cost; maximize margin, network efficiency and On-Time Performance (OTP).
- Communicate with shipper and consignee contacts regarding exception notification and problem resolution.
- Maximize Hub profitability and reduce customer cost exposure by working with Operations to properly manage assets such as container pools.
- Maintain quality service by monitoring standards; advising supervisor of potential problems. Work with Manager, Account Management and Operations Group to address and resolve single load concerns in a timely manner.
- Assist in the day to day activities of the Account Management Specialists by training and mentoring within the assigned customer account group.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or management preferred.
- Experience in the transportation industry preferred.
- Experience with EDI processes, Web Tender Portals, fax and other applicable forms of electronic communication preferred.
- At least 1-3 years as an Account Management Specialist required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Outlook, Excel, Word.
- Highly effective communication, both verbal and written.
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, and customer focused.
- Ability to work weekend rotation when scheduled.
Salary: $52,500 / year base salary + bonus eligibility
This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however, may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
BEWARE OF FRAUD!
Hub Group has become aware of online recruiting related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by Hub Group are using Hub Group’s name in fraudulent emails, job postings, or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind
- Hub Group will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a Hub Group job application.
- Hub Group does not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms such as Signal or Discord using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail.
- Hub Group job postings are posted on our career site: https://www.hubgroup.com/careers
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