Account Executive

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Somerset, NJ
Hybrid
Junior
Information Technology • Logistics • Software • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
As an Account Executive at Roadtex Transportation, you will manage customer expectations by scheduling and tracking shipments. You will analyze and implement strategies for growth, while maintaining relationships with carriers and resolving issues promptly.
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Roadtex Transportation has become a leader in the nationwide LTL industry, specializing in transporting time and temperature-sensitive products. We handle refrigerated and LTL needs by leveraging no sailing schedules, our nationwide network of 32 strategically placed temperature-controlled facilities, our state-of-the-art tracking, and our specialized equipment and warehousing capabilities. In 2022, Roadtex was acquired by Echo Global Logistics. The acquisition brings a truckload brokerage and expanded transportation management solutions to Roadtex's customers while providing Echo with our national warehouse footprint and advanced temperature-controlled transportation solutions. 

Position Overview: As an Account Executive, you will strive to go above and beyond customer expectations every day. Partnering with your team, along with the Sales department, you will schedule, book, and track each shipment to its completion across all modes of transportation (TL, LTL, Partial, Flatbed, etc.). This includes verifying timely pick-ups and deliveries, resolving issues, and approving invoices with a sense of urgency to any discrepancies. 

We trust you to drive efficiency for the overall book of business by analyzing and executing new strategies for increased growth and profitability. You will maintain current operating procedures, updating when necessary, and review past sales activity for historic trends and expectations. In addition, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day relationships with key carriers and developing agreeable resolutions for any problematic carriers. 

 

You..

  • Have 1-2 years of Customer Service experience 

  • Can display a sense of urgency in managing time and accomplishing tasks 

  • Are always one step ahead, looking for creative ways to improve old processes 

  • Have mastered the ability to build and maintain strong client partnerships 

  • Possess the ability to communicate at all levels and with a wide range of personalities 

  • Can solve any problem that's thrown your way 

  • Are always ready for the next challenge 

We..

  • Value collaboration, intellectual honesty, go-getters, positive energy, and we never stop seeking ways to get better 

  •  Put our customers' needs into everything we do 

  • Care about your career development as much as you do 

  • Offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, challenging projects, company-wide events, co-workers you will actually like working with, and a sense of community you won't find anywhere else 

Requirements: 

  • 1 or more years logistics or relevant experience

  • Bachelors degree highly preferred but not required

  • Proven track record handling customer issues

  • Ability to and proven track record to multiple task in a fast paced environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. 

The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
2,600 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Echo is a leading provider of technology-enabled business process outsourcing, serving the transportation and logistics needs of our clients. Our proprietary web-based technology, dedicated service teams and robust procurement power enables our clients to see significant transportation savings while receiving best-in-class service.

Why Work With Us

At Echo you don’t just have a job—you have a career. Passion for what you do keeps you on the road to success. It’s teamwork and relationships that make our team truly successful. The chance to work alongside friends, have your voice heard, and be mentored by those who genuinely want to see you grow and thrive makes every day even better.

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