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NFI · 21 hours ago

Shipper Account Manager, Brokerage

NFI is a logistics company seeking a Shipper Account Manager to drive organic business growth with existing brokerage customers. The role involves developing long-term relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and managing shipper commitments to ensure customer satisfaction.

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Responsibilities

Effectively identifying key decision makers, their needs and managing and growing shipper relationships on assigned accounts
Growing volume, margin and revenue by identifying growth opportunities, cross selling ILS services and coordinating with all appropriate NFI resources and client decision makers to present solutions
Understanding market conditions and utilizing tools and resources provided to accurately price to strategically position NFI and win business and grow revenue
Creating account specific business plans and conducting pipeline reviews and presenting growth opportunities and risks to the Director of Operations and branch leadership
Conducting regular client meetings, business reviews and presenting client with NFI value prop, KPI dashboards and performance metrics
Skilled negotiation of rates and services with clients for FTL, LTL, and Intermodal services
Ensure shipper commitments are met, working with internal teams and executing operational tasks as needed
Supporting dedicated sales resources by having consistent communication with sales on opportunities, as well as proactively identifying and communicating issues/threats
Develop, implement, and manage an SOP for each assigned account and maintain customer service concepts and rates implemented by the overriding salesperson
Proper positioning of brokerage services within the NFI network
Response to sales inquiries and providing pricing on transactional based business as well as pricing proposals where applicable
Ensuring proper follow up and management of all loads
Breaking through internal obstacles that limit growth/service consistent with NFI deliverables
Clear communication of service expectations and exceptional customer service/follow-up with all parties involved
Foster growth in brokerage business through collaboration with all NFI Departments and willingness to do 'Whatever it takes' to ensure customers’ needs are met

Qualification

Brokerage experienceAccount managementDOT trucking regulationsMS Office ApplicationsTMS programs knowledgeCommunication skillsConflict resolution skillsWork flexible schedule

Required

BA or BS Degree preferred
3-5 years Brokerage experience preferred working with domestic truckload, LTL, and intermodal shipments
Experience in account management is a plus
Familiarity with DOT trucking regulations (Hours of Service, Claims etc)
Proficient in using MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work in fast paced environment that involves learning and using multiple applications and handling a high volume of phone calls
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional communications and conflict resolution skills
Rudimentary knowledge of TMS programs used for brokerage services
Market knowledge of truckload lanes and rates
Individual commitment towards sharpening existing or acquiring new skills as required by demands of the business or customers
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on shipment volume

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
401k Plan
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave

Company

NFI is a fully integrated North American supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Camden, N.J.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Sidney Brown
Chief Executive Officer
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