Account Lead

Posted 13 Days Ago
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Hebron, KY, USA
In-Office
100K-100K Annually
Mid level
Logistics
The Role
Serves as the primary client contact at a logistics site, coordinating communication, resolving shipment issues, monitoring KPIs, managing reports, and fulfilling client requests. Leads warehouse layout planning, client implementations, process improvements, system training, and operational coordination. Guides work priorities without formal personnel authority and may operate or train employees on warehouse systems and procedures.
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Essential Job Functions

  • Acts as primary contact with client at that particular site and is available to the client for escalation when necessary
  • Work as intermediary for communication between client and their operations teams and Crane Worldwide network
  • Maintain and identify problems with client KPI’s
  • Escalate all issues with a shipment immediately to the client to insure prompt resolution
  • Manage all client requests and follow up to insure that the client needs are met
  • Guides work: May organize, set priorities, schedule and review work, but has no responsibility to hire, terminate, review performance or make pay decisions
  • Responsible for managing the client reports and assuring accuracy
  • Plans layout of warehouse and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored.
  • Lead or assist in new client implementation requirements from a system, process, and documentation standpoint.
  • Work directly with the operational staff, leadership, and client’s staff to understand business requirements, and how to implement new processes to accomplish mutual goals.
  • Learn to operate, navigate, and train CWW Employees on warehouse systems, processes, and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned

Other Skills & Abilities

  • Strong leadership, exhibits confidence in self and others
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrates effective negotiation and closing techniques
  • Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
  • Meets challenges with resourcefulness
  • Generates suggestions for improving work
  • Works well in a team environment

Physical Requirements

  • Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
  • Be able to lift 50 lbs
  • Ability to drive a forklift and become certified by Crane Worldwide

 Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or GED/Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience or combination experience and education

Certifications & Licenses

  • Professional certification may be required in some areas.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

  • Quarterly Incentive Plan
  • 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
  • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
  • Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
  • Employee Discounts
  • Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify 

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.


Qualifications Education Required High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3 to 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to drive a forklift and obtain Crane Worldwide forklift certification
  • Professional certification may be required in some areas
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Leadership, organization, negotiation, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
1,909 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Crane Worldwide Logistics provides top-class logistics solutions. Whether you're looking for Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding, Air Freight, Ocean Freight (FCL & LCL), Rail Freight, Trucking, Shipping, Warehousing, or Customs Brokerage, we are your nearby 3PL provider. Get a freight quote today.

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