Account Manager

**What you’ll do**

Contender Logistics is looking for a motivated individual that will be able to help manage an existing book of business. You do not need to have experience in the logistics industry, however, will need to have strong relationship building skills, as well as the ability to work efficiently and manage tasks properly. The role is for an Account Manager, however there will be aspects of new business generation that will be involved in it as well. You will work closely with an experienced sales rep who has generated a book of business already, the two of you will work together to maintain the current book of business, well working to continue to build on the existing one. You will be trained and entrusted to manage a book of business while the account executive makes an effort to prospect and increase business. Talking to clients and ensuring freight is priced properly and transported properly are key to success in the role. Some overlap is expected whereby you may be tasked with helping to generate new clientele as well. Successful teamwork and cooperation with the account executive are critical to the whole team's success. You will also work closely with our operations and customer service departments day to day. Your results will be generated from a combinations of work ethic/consistency and strong customer service skills.

**Who you are**:

- You have strong relationship mgmt skills.
- You have strong customer service skills.
- You are well organized.
- You are a creative thinker and good problem solver
- You are persistent and persuasive
- You have great communication skills
- You are Responsible
- You enjoy strategizing and are always up for a challenge
- A fast-paced environment excites you
- You are resourceful, if you don’t know an answer you find it
- You are not afraid to ask for support

**Core Competencies**: Time and Task management, Relationship Management, Client Service, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Eagerness to Learn, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making

**Benefits of working for Contender**

Aside from the competitive salary Contender offers, there is very large opportunity for growth; you have the opportunity get in on the ground floor at a company that is growing at a very fast-paced month over month. As a result of this, there is a room for internal growth as company continues to grow. We’re looking for someone that we can trust with the role, with that comes the ability to work independently, and be a problem solver. You will have the ability to work remotely from time to time, and flexible work hours if needed. There are also company lunches, BBQs and events throughout the year that allows the team to get together and be a community. You will receive a benefits package after 3 months of full-time work.

**The Company**

Contender Logistics is a Freight Brokerage that operates throughout North America. As a brokerage, Contender does not handle the physical goods, we simply negotiate the best possible price on behalf of our clients, take a fee for doing so, and ensure that the shipment runs smoothly from A to B. Contender Logistics was founded in February 2019. We are a younger team that come from a variety of different industries/backgrounds, this makes for a corporate culture similar to one of a tech start up. We have shown fast growth in the logistics space with the intentions of continuing to grow at the same pace. Everyone is committed to their roles and the company’s success, however casual dress, consistent office banter, and team lunches make it an enjoyable spot to come in to work each day

Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay

Work Location: One location