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Echo Global Logistics · 1 day ago

Account Executive

Echo Global Logistics is seeking a passionate, self-starter for the Account Executive role in their Sales Operations Department. This role focuses on ensuring outstanding client service, managing relationships, and identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

ConsultingLogisticsTransportation

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional client service by scheduling, booking, and tracking each shipment to its completion across all modes of transportation (TL, LTL, Partial, Flatbed, etc.)
Verify timely pick-ups and deliveries, manage exceptions and service failures proactively with minimal client disruption, and work with sales to execute on requests based on each, individual client
Manage day-to-day client relationships through strong verbal and written communication
Proactively identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency for your team
Develop and implement strategies to drive growth and increase profitability
Maintain current operating procedures and update SOPs when necessary
Quote all modes and leverage margin to drive growth for your sales rep/sales manager
Partner with and mentor Logistics Coordinators to share workload and allow prioritization based on client needs
Be an expert using Echo’s proprietary technology to perform all tasks required to fulfill client requests
Manage account receivables for your accounts and proactively resolve issues when necessary

Qualification

Logistics experienceSupply Chain experienceTransportation experienceClient relationship buildingMicrosoft Office proficiencyCustomer serviceMulti-taskingWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem solving

Required

Bachelors degree
1-2 years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Transportation industries preferred
Strong inter-departmental and client relationship building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Windows Operating systems and Microsoft Office suite
Proven track record of exceptional customer service/handling customer issues
Thrives in a fast-paced, competitive environment that requires multi-tasking and problem solving

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life Insurance
401K with company match
Pet Insurance
PTO
Commuter Benefits
Gym Membership Discounts

Company

Echo Global Logistics

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Echo Global Logistics is a technology-enabled BPO service provider, serving the transportation and logistics needs of its clients.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$400.6M
Key Investors
New Enterprise Associates
2021-09-09Acquired
2015-04-27Post Ipo Equity· $157.7M
2015-04-27Post Ipo Debt· $222.4M

Leadership Team

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Douglas Waggoner
Chairman and CEO
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Evan Schumacher
Chief Commercial Officer
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