Evans Transportation

Account Manager

Evans Transportation  •  Delafield, WI (Onsite)  •  54 minutes ago
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Job Description

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the assigned account leadership, the Logistics Account Manager serves as the primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts, coordinating with clients, vendors, carriers, and internal teams to ensure seamless communication and operational execution. This role manages key customer relationships, monitors service and cost performance, resolves escalated issues, and maintains a high standard of customer satisfaction.

Requirements

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts; build and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors.

· Respond promptly and professionally to escalated customer and vendor correspondence; participate in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).

· Monitor trends in service levels, cost performance, and account profitability; create and maintain internal and customer-facing KPI reports.

· Maintain and update customer Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

· Prepare shipment quotes, respond to email requests, and submit and manage quotes through customer portals.

· Coordinate with carriers on volume-based pricing and apply appropriate customer rates during order processing.

· Accurately enter and manage customer orders; schedule and confirm appointments with carriers and consignees.

· Validate account management data and follow up on critical shipment activities.

· Proactively manage in-transit shipment delays, coordinating with carriers and internal teams on intercepts, recovery plans, and timely resolution.

· Ensure smooth shift transitions by documenting critical shipment updates, outstanding issues, and necessary follow-up actions.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education: Not specified.

Experience / Training: 2+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation management.

Licenses / Certifications: Not specified.

Technology / Equipment: Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and customer web portals.

Education: Not specified.

Experience / Training: Demonstrated customer service and relationship management skills; strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Licenses / Certifications: Not specified.

Technology / Equipment: Not specified.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education: Not specified.

Location: This is a full-time, on-site position at a customer location in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Standard business hours apply, with some flexibility required to support customer needs.

Licenses / Certifications: Not specified.

Technology / Equipment: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to continuously sit, use a keyboard, calculator, and telephone. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and/or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Evans Transportation

About Evans Transportation

Founded in 1985, Evans Transportation is a full-service, third-party provider of custom logistics solutions for a diverse range of shippers across North America. For maximized agility, Evans is assetless and privately owned, fueled by unmatched technology and its uncommonly dedicated team. In an industry defined by volatility, Evans’ unwavering commitment to value provision facilitates an average customer retention rate of nine-plus years. Outsource your transportation management to Evans and unlock the information, cost-savings, and speed that you need to be the best in your class.

Core Services Provided by Evans:

- Leveraged Buying Power

- Over 40 Years of Transportation Management

- Diverse Market Experience

- Best-In-Class Technology

- Real-Time,​ End-To-End Visibility

- Configurable IT Connectivity

- Unmatched Customer Service

Awards & Recognitions:

-Milwaukee Business Journal #5 Fastest Growing Privately-held Firm

-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace Award

-Minneapolis Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace Award 2023

-Milwaukee Business Journal: Best Places to Work 2023

-Milwaukee Biz Times: Fastest Five Winner (Fastest Growing Privately-held Company in Southeastern Wisconsin)

-ACG Wisconsin: Outstanding Corporate Growth 2023

-Inc. Magazine: Best in Business 2023 (Companies That Tap Profits to Make a Positive Impact)

To discover how Evans will save you money on your supply chain, call 262-754-5716 or email contactus@evanstrans.com.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Delafield, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1985
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