Customer Account Representative

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Memphis, TN, USA
In-Office
21-23 Hourly
Entry level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Provides customer service and freight coordination for truckload shipments. Responsibilities include resolving load issues, developing customer relationships, entering and validating load information, balancing freight capacity, monitoring shipments, tracing deliveries, and communicating updates regarding delays. The role requires strong telephone communication, time management, accuracy, teamwork, and an associate degree or equivalent experience.
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Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Compensation: $21-23 depending on experience and qualifications

Who We Are:

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do
Meet all customer expectations by providing world class service through effective communication to both internal and external customers while improving company profitability. Incumbents may be assigned to alternate work shifts based on company and customer needs.

  • Anticipate and facilitate problem resolution on all load issues to meet or exceed total satisfaction of customers.
  • Develop and grow customer relationships while assisting in balancing the freight capacity.
  • Commit to, receive and accurately enter detailed customer load information by telephone, fax or electronic tendering.
  • Input all load information to the system accurately. Ensure customer information is accurate and current.
  • Monitor and trace loads and provide necessary follow up to customers such as late pickups and/or deliveries.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

  • Previous customer service or related area in transportation industry preferred.
  • Must possess outstanding telephone skills.
  • Must possess excellent time management skills.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

What we offer:

Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.
Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.
Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.

Skills Required

  • Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Previous customer service or related transportation industry experience
  • Outstanding telephone skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship
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The Company
HQ: Phoenix, AZ
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

Swift is a trucking company that is accurate and timely when it comes transportation and logistics. Swift Transportation is the largest full-truckload motor carrier in North America. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the Swift terminal network includes over thirty full service facilities in the United States and Mexico. Swift provides a full line of service solutions including linehaul, flatbed, intermodal, refrigerated, dedicated and logistics management. Swift also offers careers in operations, finance, account management, shop mechanics, human resources, payroll, and many more. Swift offers more than just a career - Swift is family.

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