About this role
Position Overview
The LTL Operations Specialist is responsible for handling both carrier and customer-facing tasks within the LTL Department. This position will be involved in managed accounts specific to the department, with tasks including conflict resolution, quoting shipments, scheduling, and most importantly growing relationships with our customers. The person for this position will have tenacity, a passion for account success, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicating professionally in person, over the phone, and via email to accounts, customers, and team members
- Track growth/decline of managed customer accounts and identify new opportunities
- Utilize TMS to enter bids and keeping communication with customers
- Provide customers with a quick, effective solution if problems arise
- Continuously build and increase your industry knowledge
- Ability to be the main point of contact for customers
- Assist accounting department with any invoicing problems that may arise
- Service multiple customer accounts concurrently, often meeting deadlines
Experience and Qualifications
- High School Diploma required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- Minimum of two-year’s experience in logistics preferred, preferably on the LTL side of the business
- Minimum of three-year’s experience in customer service preferred
Knowledge and Skills
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
- Self-starter mentality
- Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
- Strategically focused and persistent
- Ability to multitask while simultaneously building relationships
Benefits and Perks
- Paid Industry Training
- On-Site Gym (Indianapolis, Chattanooga, Birmingham, Fort Worth, Fort Worth)
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- Company Provided Life Insurance + Optional Additional Policy
- 401(k) with Company Match or Gradifi Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health and Wellness Program
- Paid PTO and Holidays + Unlimited PTO Policy on 1-Year Anniversary
- Free Onsite Parking
- Business Casual Attire
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