AIT Worldwide Logistics

Customer Account Manager – Domestic

AIT Worldwide Logistics$71K — $107K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school degree or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
  • 3-5 years of Freight Forwarding experience required.
  • Proficient in MS Word and Excel; AS400 experience a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail with an ability to multi-task.
  • Must work both in team settings and autonomously.
  • Self-starter mentality with adaptability.
  • Ability to calculate freight rates and metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact for complex, high-revenue customers.
  • Oversee logistics requirements from quoting to routing freight.
  • Track and trace shipments and troubleshoot operational issues.
  • Assist clients with inquiries in both operational and sales-related contexts.
  • Monitor freight cost metrics and provide analysis.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance in logistics operations.
  • Collaborate with various internal teams to drive service metrics.

Benefits

  • Medical, Prescription, and Health Savings Account options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health expenses.
  • Dental and Vision insurance offered.
  • Life, AD&D, Disability, and Supplemental Health coverage.
  • Paid Parental Leave and Pet Insurance available.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous vacation and personal time off policies.
Full Job Description
Introduction

The Domestic Customer Account Manager is responsible for day-to-day management of, and expanding, the client relationship.  In addition, the role will be responsible for customer service (24/7), tracking, routing, problem resolution, vendor compliance, account profitability, and all other assigned projects as dictated by the needs of the client.  This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills while working in a high volume and fast paced environment.  The Customer Account Manager is the primary point of contact for a large revenue-producing and more complex customer base responsible for all steps in the logistics process for these customer(s), which may not be routine in nature.

Responsibilities
  • High visibility role acting as the primary contact for larger, more complex or high-revenue producing customers, responsible for the outcome of assigned projects and customized client solutions.
  • Main point of contact for clients supporting all of their logistics needs from beginning to end, including:
    • Ability to quote and route freight across multiple transportation channels and services
    • Track and trace shipments daily
    • Able to troubleshoot and overcome operational challenges
    • Act as the local point-of-contact for all client inquiries, both operational and sales related
    • Provide timely analysis and monitor freight cost metrics
  • Work with multiple decision-makers within the assigned account to drive business development through multiple channels
  • Adhere to TSA and other government regulatory compliance standards with regards to booking, routing of all air, ground and sea cargo
  • Achieve service goals by working with various AIT internal groups to develop, implement and monitor logistic metrics
  • Work with the client on any and all reporting requests
  • Responsible for development and updating SOPs for various business segments
  • All other duties as needed
  • The wage range for this position is $71,860.00-$107,780.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
Qualifications
  • Minimum basic qualifications: High school degree or GED required
  • Associates degree or higher preferred
  • 3-5 years previous Freight Forwarding experience
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, AS400 experience preferred, but not required
  • Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
  • Must be able to work in a team setting and autonomously to determine resources to meet and exceed company and customer expectations
  • Ability to problem solve and be solution oriented
  • Individual must have a self-starter mentality and is adaptive and flexible
  • Ability to calculate freight rates and amounts such percentages, area, circumference, and volume
What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide Logistics

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a full-service transportation management provider. Key services include domestic and international airfreight, ocean freight, truckload shipping, LTL shipping, intermodal, customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain consulting. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. AIT has a global network of offices and partners, with operations in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, government, healthcare, industrial, life sciences, retail, and technology.
Learn more about AIT Worldwide Logistics
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50,000
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$1 billion

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