Sr Advsr-3PL Carrier Relations

Harrison, AR

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

Charlotte, NC

Memphis, TN

Dallas, TX

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Maintain and strengthen customer relationships, provide financial analysis of diverse business proposals and recommend account adjustments within a strategic business segment. Assist leadership, as needed, with evaluation of proposals and initiatives. Develop business/strategic plans and provide on-going support and guidance to leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Effectively manage customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and partnership through proactive communication and collaboration
• Work directly with Customers, negotiate complex pricing programs and upsell value added services within the LTL space
• Manage BID/RFP activity to include communicating with stakeholders and benchmarking off General Program
• Develop and execute dynamic pricing by providing guidance and oversight
• Provide forecasts, annual business plan / long range plans and incorporate current / historical information that aligns with company financial objectives
• Coordinate with other internal teams such as operations and other internal partners to provide a premier customer experience
• Liaison with other functional areas of the organizations to implement strategic/tactical initiatives and be communicate to executive leadership
• Collaborate with Sales on new and existing opportunities by providing LTL subject matter expertise
• Perform market research and utilize findings to develop business strategies that support growth and profitability
• Monitor network capacity and develop/implement pricing strategies that optimize network balance
• Use, develop and maintain processes, information systems and software
• Lead or participate in special projects driven by current company needs or market conditions
• Serve as resource and mentor to lower level professionals
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in finance, accounting, sales or business plus seven (7) years’ experience in financial analysis, financial planning, business consulting, project management, accounting, sales or operations analysis/management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact successfully with all management levels as well as directly with customers
• Depending on assignment, specialized knowledge, skills, abilities and experience may be required
• Extensive pricing experience and related analytic skills preferred
• Advanced critical thinking skills
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and/or financial support systems
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as the member of a team
• Able to lead project groups with minimal direct supervision; successfully representing the Carrier Relations function

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to travel

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Pay:

Compensation listed reflects the pay range or pay rate reasonably expected for this position. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location, performance, schedule, and work assignment.