Account Representative

Position: Account Representative

Pay: $53,000

Schedule: 8am-5pm/ Variable

Job Description :

Forward Air is looking for a capable and dedicated individual to work as an Account Representative. The qualified candidate will coordinate all activities of administrators and other support personnel. The Account Representative will provide planning for, direction to, and will control available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe pickup/delivery of freight on assigned shifts. In addition, the representative will provide administrator training, performance feedback, and provide disciplinary recommendations to the manager when necessary. Previous experience with pickup and delivery operations is a plus.

Core Responsibilities & Duties :

• Ensure all work is performed according to Forward Air approved procedures, standards, and specifications
• Directly supervise all activities of administrators engaged in securing, monitoring, and communicating about customer shipments
• Accrue vendor costs and work to resolve any variances
• Assign job tasks to administrators according to schedules
• Provide guidance to team members on goals and objectives on a weekly basis
• Coordinate work assignments, monitor performance, and provide training on relevant job duties
• Ensure all duties are adequately covered and provide coverage when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

• Three (3) years freight shipping operations or account management experience preferred
• Have strong time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to drive performance of team members
• Must possess demonstrated leadership ability
• Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule

Skills :

• Ideal candidate will possess a can do attitude with a will do work ethic
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operation
• General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Team oriented

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated time-definite basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

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