Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.

Key Account Manager

Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.$85K — $90K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical/problem solving skills
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of pricing and service contracting
  • Social skills necessary for effective interaction with customers

Responsibilities

  • Travel to develop relationships in High/Heavy and Automotive sectors
  • Preplan sales itineraries for significant events in the territory
  • Coordinate with Trade and Customer Service to ensure account satisfaction
  • Develop sales strategy to meet regional budgeted revenues
  • Conduct satisfaction surveys to identify service strengths and weaknesses
  • Prepare sales reports and ensure accuracy before submission
  • Establish a referral network with local businesses for mutual value

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k plan with company match and pension plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance and Tuition Assistance Program
  • Vacation and additional perks
Full Job Description
Overview

Salary range: $85,000 - $90,000

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to service territory customers through a concentrated focus and compliance with NYK marketing strategies. To strive to achieve/surpass pre-determined targets and to maintain relationships with customers towards creating long-lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Travel and develop personal and professional relationships particularly with High/Heavy and Automotive.
  • Preplan sales itineraries and calendar significant events in the territory.
  • Work in coordination with Trade and Customer Service to ensure that the account base is serviced in a manner which will result in customer satisfaction.
  • Develop sales strategy for region to achieve budgeted revenues.
  • Conduct satisfaction surveys in coordination with customer service team on a regular basis to identify strengths and weaknesses for further improvement of service to customers.
  • Prepare sales reports and sign off on their accuracy before submitting them.
  • Develop and communicate information regarding the competitive landscape including any changes in competitor services or related issues.
  • Establish a referral network with local businesses and find ways to maximize value from those connections.
  • Engage with the accounts receivable team to ensure collections in an agreed timeline.
  • Apply company values (Integrity, Innovation and Intensity) in all relationships.
  • Compliance with performance criteria as set forth by the trade team.
  • Completion of annual goals, targets and projects outlined in annual review.
  • Maintain and enhance quality relations with customers within outlined areas of responsibility.
  • Portray a positive team approach internally.
  • Take responsibility for relations with colleagues and customers.
  • Respect the differences of others and treat others with respect.
  • Remain open and encourage new ideas while ensuring we respect the principles of our corporate identity.
  • Seek internal NYK group synergies and propose recommendations with mutual benefits for both the group and the customer.
  • Improve upon skills requiring attention outlined in the employee performance appraisal and self-evaluation.
  • Continually seek out ways to better the service product offered to customers.
  • Continue professional development in the area of business management.
  • Ability to work in a multi-tasked environment.


Qualifications

1. SPECIAL SKILLS
  • Social skills necessary to interact effectively with outside customers as well as NYK internal necessary
  • Diligent approach to obtaining more profitable business
  • Knowledge of pricing and service contracting
  • Ability to effectively complete tasks within budget constraints
  • Excellent analytical/problem solving skills
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Key customer relationships required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

2. PREFERRED EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's degree required

3. WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Benefits

NYK offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401k with a company match and Pension Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Tuition Assistance Program, Vacation, and much more.

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.

Yusen Logistics is a logistics and transportation company based in Japan. The company was founded in 1955 and is a subsidiary of the NYK Group. Yusen Logistics provides air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, and transportation services. The company operates in over 40 countries and has a network of over 500 locations. Yusen Logistics has been recognized for its sustainability efforts, including its use of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources.
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