The Account Management Specialist (Tues-Sat) 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.
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.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time
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.
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.
Work Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday
Salary
Up to $50,000/year base salary + Bonus Eligibility
Benefits We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan Including
Medical
Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life & AD&D Insurance
Disability
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
About Us:
Hub Group is the premier, customer-centric supply chain company offering comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. Keeping our customers’ needs in focus, Hub Group designs, continually optimizes and applies industry-leading technology to our customers’ supply chains for better service, greater efficiency and total visibility. As an award-winning, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HUBG) with $5 billion in revenue, our 6,000 employees and drivers across the globe are always in pursuit of "The Way Ahead" - a commitment to service, integrity and innovation. We believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do. For more information, visit www.hubgroup.com.
