Client Facing Role that manages the overall business relationship.
Account mapping, business unit breakdown (touchpoints to align regional/global team)
Run QBRs & ensure they are properly prepared for.
Ensure each Crane Worldwide office servicing the account understands the SOPs and executes accordingly.
Report Creation / Monitoring / Distribution (responsible/accountable)
Performance management (responsible/accountable)
Market Analysis / Industry Awareness
Drives collaborative efforts internally by supporting and sharing best practices in the following key areas:
Client Reviews Strategic Business Plans
Value add Programs Process Improvements
Tender Management Technology Solutions
Impact & coverage analysis -
identify service or opportunity gaps. * Penetrate organizational structure and develop relationship beyond main points of contact.
Maintain rates and assess yields monthly.
Monitor account for timely payments and assist with collections on past due invoices.
Enter all meeting notes, action items, complaints, compliments into our CRM and distribute to appropriate people in global network.
When necessary, travel within region to visit accounts/account sites and Crane Worldwide offices to review procedures and maintain customer information/satisfaction.
Ensure all company policies and regulatory requirements are adhered to
Identify growth opportunities and develop a strategy to secure opportunities with the appropriate internal resources.
Create a business development plan with short- and long-term business objectives, initiatives, and quantified value-added contribution.
Education & Experience:
College degree preferred.
8+ years successful sales or account management or operations experience in freight forwarding, logistics and or transportation industry.
Experience with CRM systems
Other Skills & Abilities:
Excellent Organizational Skills
Excellent written and verbal skills
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
Thorough knowledge of transportation industry logistics and freight forwarding
Thorough knowledge of successful sales techniques
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently
Good analytical and program management skills; ability to define, develop and document business processes and procedures
Strong customer service, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills