Crane Worldwide Logistics

Regional Account Director

Crane Worldwide Logistics$110K — $130K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 7+ years of experience in sales or account management in freight forwarding, logistics, or transportation
  • 5+ years of management experience
  • Experience with CRM systems is essential
  • Professional certification may be required in some regions

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain business relationships with clients
  • Map accounts and coordinate regional/global team touchpoints
  • Prepare and run quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) across offices
  • Monitor, analyze, and distribute reports
  • Conduct performance management for the reporting team
  • Perform regular market analysis to identify trends and maintain industry awareness
  • Lead internal collaboration and share best practices in client reviews and strategic planning
  • Identify service gaps through impact and coverage analyses
  • Create business development plans aligned with regional objectives

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional certification
  • Engagement with multiple Crane Worldwide offices
  • Collaboration across various business units
  • Possibility of travel to client sites
  • Involvement in strategic business planning
  • Access to technology solutions and process improvements
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Client Facing Role that develops the 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 Monitoring, Analysis and Distribution (responsible/accountable)
  • Conduct Performance management for reporting team
  • Regular Market Analysis and Industry Awareness to maintain knowledge
  • Drive collaborative efforts internally by supporting and sharing best practices in the following key areas:
    • Client Reviews
    • Strategic Business Plan
    • Value add Programs
    • Process Improvements
    • Tender Management
    • Technology Solutions
  • Lead and review impact and coverage analyses to identify service and opportunity gaps
  • Direct account monitoring activities by team to ensure timely payment and collection
  • Create and implement business development plans with short-term and long-term business objectives to be achieved by region
  • Other duties as assigned


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment
  • Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen
  • Use of audio-visual equipment is required
  • Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
  • Presence on-site at the assigned work location or other stations may be required
  • Travel to stations and/or client sites within region may be required


OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong leadership 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
  • Internal/external sales skills
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution skills


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum of 7 years of related experience in sales or account management or operations experience in freight forwarding, logistics or transportation
  • Minimum of 5 years of management experience
  • Experience with CRM systems


PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

  • Professional license may be required in some areas.


Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Crane Worldwide Logistics

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a global logistics company that provides customized supply chain solutions to various industries. The company offers air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and other logistics services. Crane Worldwide Logistics operates in more than 120 locations across 30 countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Learn more about Crane Worldwide Logistics
Size
2,500 employees
Industry
Founded
2008

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