Account Manager

To maintain ownership of existing identified accounts, to improve the level of customer service, while increasing business opportunities. Responsibilities and Duties This list may be amended to align with the specific requirements of the role (Expeditors Reference: Account Manager Playbook on Insite).Strengthen relationships with existing accounts.Penetrate organizational structure for accounts and develop relationships at all levels beyond main point of contact.Understand customers’ business and strategy and our role with the customer.Ensure customer satisfaction and follow up.Communicate service issues to Department Managers/Supervisors.Identify opportunities and grow business from existing house accounts.Assist with collections when needed.Manage client profiles and updates on the CRM.Build territory maps showing number of accounts located in each city.Fluent in EI systems and demos in order to provide technical updates to accounts.Share weekly schedule with all Departments to help coordinate and participate in joint account visits.Turn major business opportunities and proposals over to Sales and operational issues to Ops.Management of Business Reviews.Continually seek improvement in procedures and services to create more efficient and cost-effective operations.Assume lead responsibility for the efficient delivery of all (branch) services.Ensure that a functioning and agreed upon invoicing - payment process is in place.