Logistics Account Manager II – Land

Job Overview

This position serves to develop business logistic services for a portfolio of customer accounts and is responsible to adequately respond to the customer’s total freight and logistics requirements. The individual will have complete oversight, autonomy, and authority to negotiate pricing and accept/decline business. 

 

What will you enjoy doing (duties/tasks)

• Develop business with clients, accept/decline to negotiate pricing, rate competitiveness and assess service regularly. 
• Monitor and assess customer portfolio, continually strengthening relationships with existing customers, and finding and developing new customers. 
• Leverage brokerage pricing techniques and tools, and market awareness and knowledge to effectively secure business while building a customer portfolio.
• Able to assess risk and guard against unforeseen risk to the company and recommend solutions and counsel others. 
• Ability & willingness to support carrier management duties as needed by the business. 
• Responsible for attaining monthly individual goals which lead to meeting or exceeding branch AOP.

What you need to succeed (Qualifications, experience, skills, attributes) 

• BA in Business Management, Logistics or like discipline, or combination of education and logistics expertise, or customer service/sales experience. 
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, or like experience. 
• Advanced communication (written and verbal), organizational, and problem solving skills. PREFERRED SKILLS 
• Proficient in negotiating, sales or broker experience. 
• Ability to deliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience. 
• Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results. 
• Ability to promote a culture of trust and safety. WORKING CONDITIONS This position will be required to work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, and, with or without reasonable accommodation is required to: 
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
•  Frequently operate a computer for extended periods of time and regularly operate other office productivity machines.
• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs and move up to 20 pounds of office objects.
• Frequently communicate with peers, supervisors, third parties, and other employees to exchange accurate information and answer questions.
• Occasionally attend meetings in buildings outside corporate office and at off-site locations with various internal conditions, and requiring travel in various external conditions.
• Travel domestically as necessary. 

 

 

 

Why You’ll Love DB Schenker 

IL -We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary ranging from $62,883-$78,603 annually, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits package includes paid time off and paid sick time in the first year; health insurance; a 401 (k) plan; disability insurance, and more as described in our benefits guide. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as expertise, skills, qualifications, geography, and internal equity. Benefits may be subject to waiting periods and other terms and conditions. 

• Many of our jobs come with great benefits-including healthcare, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement. 
• Career Advancement. We’re strong believers in continual training and development for our people. After all, your success is our success 
• Your Safety is important to us, so we will provide protective gear 
• Health Advocacy support for you and your family 
• Employee discounts 
• 401(k) option  

 

• How to Get Started 
• You can begin by applying above or visit us at https://dbschenker.com/global/careers 
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Medical

We offer a number of plans for a variety of health care services and supplies, including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs.

Vision

The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.

Dental

The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.

401(k)

The company offers a pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan with a company match.

Direct Deposit

We offer direct deposit to all employees.

Holidays

On a calendar year basis, the Company pays all employees 6 major holidays, including New Year's Days, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

DB Schenker provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

 

 

Our benefits package includes paid time off and paid sick time in the first year, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and more as described in our benefits guide. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, performance, geography, and internal equity. Benefits may be subject to waiting periods and other terms and conditions.