Account Manager I - ArcBest

Job Description

Account Managers grow and maintain profitable ArcBest business by selling and marketing ArcBest solutions and services to current and prospective customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategies and a comprehensive understanding of customers' business models

• Identify customer challenges; develop and implement solutions to create opportunities

• Make sales calls and presentations to customers of all sizes

• Manage business relationships and entertain customers

• Monitor the Company's industry competitors, new products, and market conditions to understand a customer's specific needs

• Conduct calls and face-to-face meetings with customers

• Aggressively pursue customers using networking, social media, customer referrals, etc.

• Obtain and develop new accounts utilizing Company techniques and methods

• Maintain and grow expertise of ArcBest service offerings

• Collaborate with customers, front-line management, and various ArcBest departments

• Negotiate service requirements and prices; establish service packages

• Create service solutions for customers' unique business problems, and initiate pricing

• Assist in collection process and cargo claim prevention, as needed

• Maintain accurate territory account information in ArcBest database

• Complete monthly sales audit reports and expense reports, as company guidelines require

• Complete itinerary and call report as required by Company guidelines and IRS regulations

• Conduct and receive phone calls and emails to identify opportunities, solve problems, build relationships, secure profitable business, and increase market share

• Exhibit excellent customer service

• Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude in a highly intense environment

• Interact with all employees and customers in a professional and courteous manner

• Work in a team setting to accomplish goals

• Other duties and projects, as assigned

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred

• Relevant experience will be considered.

Experience:

• Transportation industry and related sales experience, preferred

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Certifications:

• Current and legal driver's license to operate motor vehicle.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of business solutions, competitors, and decision makers, preferred

• Knowledge of ArcBest company policies, services, computer systems and services capabilities, preferred

Competencies:

• Account Management

• ArcBest Systems & Solutions

• Client Relationship Management

• Embracing Challenge

• Managing Multiple Priorities

• Negotiating

• Sales Proposals and Presentations

• Selling

Other Details

Work Hours:

• Generally, Monday - Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload and customer events.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal (0%-25%)

Compensation:

• This is a salary position paid biweekly.

• Variable compensation is included.

About Us

ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that's helped businesses build better supply chains for over a century. With 14,000+ employees across 230 campuses and service centers, we connect owned assets, a broad brokerage network and innovative technology to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for customers around the world.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability