Account Manager (Remote/Virtual) - US Foods
Streator, IL
About the Job
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The Account Manager will source, secure, and manage the transportation needs for new and existing Gampac customers. This includes daily conversations about freight lanes, rates, and solutions Gampac has to offer. Consistently adding new customers, growing current accounts and current account modes of transportation is an essential function of Account Managers.
This position is remote/virtual which means the work can be completed from anywhere in the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories.
RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Sourcing and securing freight, carriers, and customers utilizing creative methods including but not limited to: Internet searches.(DAT, Internet Truck stop), Past Contacts, Website leads, and Business Development leads.
+ Creatively find new solutions for customers.
+ Develop opportunities from the Business Development Team.
+ Account management and growth of smaller assigned accounts by sourcing and securing opportunities from within each account.
+ As primary contact for your customers, you will be responsible for managing the relationship between the customer and Gampac.
+ Ensure accurate data capture, data integrity and system entry in all customer related functions.
+ Effectively utilize data and problem-solving skills to proactively resolve customer issues.
+ Create new customer account opportunities from prospecting to generating leads.
+ Lead Associates including scheduling, time tracking, performance feedback, and training.
+ Monitor current loads and proactively identify, communicate and resolve issues for customers.
+ Support A/R in collections of past due invoices for your customers.
+ Other duties as assigned.
RELATIONSHIPS
+ Internal: Gampac Operations, Carrier Sales, Pricing, leadership and other sales associates.
+ External : Manage the relationship with assigned current and new customers as well as qualified leads.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
+ Remote : This role is fully remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a home-based environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
+ Minimum of one (1) year of brokerage experience
+ Basic understanding of brokerage operations and geographic freight markets
EDUCATION
+ BA or BS degree or equivalent experience
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
+ N/A
LICENSES
+ N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Basic understanding of brokerage operations and geographic freight markets
+ Prior demonstration of effective negotiation skills
+ Existing customer and/or carrier base is a plus
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and possess independent work desires
+ Detail-oriented and able to meet scheduled activity deadlines.
+ Positive, influential communication skills
+ Punctuality and a good work ethic are critical.
+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc)
+ Excellent customer service skills including the ability to effectively serve our customer’s needs.
+ Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. In California, the expected compensation for this role is between $54,900.00 and $86,400.00. In Connecticut, the expected compensation for this role is between $61,500.00 and $82,000.00. In Colorado, the expected compensation for this role is between $58,100.00 and $77,500.00. In Maryland, the expected compensation for this role is between $61,500.00 and $82,000.00. In Minnesota, the expected compensation for this role is between $54,900.00 and $73,200.00. In New York, the expected compensation for this role is between $54,900.00 and $73,200.00. In Rhode Island, the expected compensation for this role is between $58,100.00 $77,500.00. In Washington, the expected compensation for this role is between $61,500.00 and $82,000.00.
This role is also eligible for Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html .
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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.
US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF_CCPA_policy.pdf) .
US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .
EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .
Pay Transparency policy statement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .
US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.
Join Our Community of Food People!
The Account Manager will source, secure, and manage the transportation needs for new and existing Gampac customers. This includes daily conversations about freight lanes, rates, and solutions Gampac has to offer. Consistently adding new customers, growing current accounts and current account modes of transportation is an essential function of Account Managers.
This position is remote/virtual which means the work can be completed from anywhere in the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories.
RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Sourcing and securing freight, carriers, and customers utilizing creative methods including but not limited to: Internet searches.(DAT, Internet Truck stop), Past Contacts, Website leads, and Business Development leads.
+ Creatively find new solutions for customers.
+ Develop opportunities from the Business Development Team.
+ Account management and growth of smaller assigned accounts by sourcing and securing opportunities from within each account.
+ As primary contact for your customers, you will be responsible for managing the relationship between the customer and Gampac.
+ Ensure accurate data capture, data integrity and system entry in all customer related functions.
+ Effectively utilize data and problem-solving skills to proactively resolve customer issues.
+ Create new customer account opportunities from prospecting to generating leads.
+ Lead Associates including scheduling, time tracking, performance feedback, and training.
+ Monitor current loads and proactively identify, communicate and resolve issues for customers.
+ Support A/R in collections of past due invoices for your customers.
+ Other duties as assigned.
RELATIONSHIPS
+ Internal: Gampac Operations, Carrier Sales, Pricing, leadership and other sales associates.
+ External : Manage the relationship with assigned current and new customers as well as qualified leads.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
+ Remote : This role is fully remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a home-based environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
+ Minimum of one (1) year of brokerage experience
+ Basic understanding of brokerage operations and geographic freight markets
EDUCATION
+ BA or BS degree or equivalent experience
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
+ N/A
LICENSES
+ N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Basic understanding of brokerage operations and geographic freight markets
+ Prior demonstration of effective negotiation skills
+ Existing customer and/or carrier base is a plus
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and possess independent work desires
+ Detail-oriented and able to meet scheduled activity deadlines.
+ Positive, influential communication skills
+ Punctuality and a good work ethic are critical.
+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc)
+ Excellent customer service skills including the ability to effectively serve our customer’s needs.
+ Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. In California, the expected compensation for this role is between $54,900.00 and $86,400.00. In Connecticut, the expected compensation for this role is between $61,500.00 and $82,000.00. In Colorado, the expected compensation for this role is between $58,100.00 and $77,500.00. In Maryland, the expected compensation for this role is between $61,500.00 and $82,000.00. In Minnesota, the expected compensation for this role is between $54,900.00 and $73,200.00. In New York, the expected compensation for this role is between $54,900.00 and $73,200.00. In Rhode Island, the expected compensation for this role is between $58,100.00 $77,500.00. In Washington, the expected compensation for this role is between $61,500.00 and $82,000.00.
This role is also eligible for Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html .
#LI-EC1
#AC
*EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*
Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información.
Microsoft Edge (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/Microsoft_Edge_Spanish_Instructions.pdf)
Google Chrome
Safari
iPhone
Androide (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/Android_Spanish_Instructions.pdf)
US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.
US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF_CCPA_policy.pdf) .
US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .
EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .
Pay Transparency policy statement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .
US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.
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