Operational Key Account Representative

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Atlanta, GA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Manage import/export air and sea operations, ensure regulatory compliance, oversee documentation and shipments, and coordinate collections/deliveries. Handle invoicing, collections, and accounting disputes. Maintain client and supplier relationships, quote and negotiate rates, track orders, resolve discrepancies, and drive performance against targets.
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Shaping the Future of Logistics- Your Career Starts at Röhlig

 

Whether it’s sea freight, air freight, or contract logistics, at Röhlig Logistics you’ll help create tailor-made solutions that move the world forward. As a global, family-owned company founded in Bremen, Germany in 1852, we’ve built our reputation on reliability and trusted partnerships.

 

Röhlig USA delivers a customized supply chain solutions through a network of over 2,700 employees worldwide. As a privately owned company, we focus on long-term partnerships and high-quality service. Our U.S. team is growing rapidly, driven by innovation, reliability, and customer success.

 

We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Operational Key Account Representative to join our growing team.

 

What you will do:

 

Coordination Operations of Imports & Exports, Air and Sea Departments 

 

  • Monitoring workflows and management of resources to ensure and verify timely and accurate accomplishment of operational processes. Ensuring speedy delivery of cargo to customers.
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulations prescribed by USA Customs/IATA/TSA and other governing bodies.
  • Ensuring support documentation is available and correct.
  • Overseeing collection and deliveries on behalf of the client/agent as required.
  • Ensuring registration of shipments.
  • Ensuring accurate completion of airway bills/bills of lading.
  • Reporting to customs where relevant.
  • Ensuring timely collection and delivery to carriers/consolidators/packing depots.

 

Financial and Accounting Outcome

  • Invoicing and collection of freight, agency, and disbursements from clients
  • Resolves accounting issues related to forwarding cost/payment, overseas invoicing, free domicile, etc.
  • Supplies support documents & information of accounts on overdue payments, thus reducing impediments to prompt payment.

 

Client and Supplier Management

  • Quotes and records rates to clients and prospective clients and negotiate buying rates with airlines/shipping lines and subcontractors.
  • Deployment of information about all contracts with customers and suppliers to all parties.
  • Manages allocated customers using established tools (eg. Activity reports
  • Achieves and exceeds targets
  • Traces order and ensure that information affecting arrival and dispatch is communicated to customers (internally & externally) or their agents.
  • Reacts in a timely manner while reviewing discrepancies for customers, monitors complaints and positive feedback and keeps records of discrepancies via the Innovations and Incidents Management (IIM) to ensure compliance.

 

What you bring:

  •  High school graduate, some college preferred 
  • Has knowledge of related computer applications 
  • Familiarity with all freight forwarding procedures & departments 
  • Essentially six years of industry related experience required 
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience
  • Strong customer services background
  • Clear communicator
  • Highly motivated and results driven
  • Outstanding people skills, customer driven
  • Able to handle complex problems
  • Works well under pressure and can multitask
  • Business savvy
  • Accountable
  • Decisive

What we offer you:

At Röhlig, we believe in supporting our employees' well-being, growth, and work-life balance. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to empower you both personally and professionally:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Keeping you and your family healthy is our priority.
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match – We’re invested in your future and help you save for retirement. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Whether you’re planning a vacation, taking care of personal needs, or just need a mental health day, we’ve got you covered.
  • Supportive Work Environment 

From career development opportunities to a collaborative culture, we ensure you feel valued every step of the way.

If you’re looking for a workplace where your contributions matter and your well-being is supported, we’d love to have you on board.

Join our international team of more than 2,700 colleagues across 35+ countries and collaborate on exciting projects for customers around the world. You’ll work in a supportive, trust-based, and collaborative environment that values open communication and empowers you to share your ideas and grow professionally.

At Röhlig, we’re committed to helping you build a long-term career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance — because we believe success is best achieved together.

Apply now and shape the future of logistics with us!

For further information about the position or the application process, please reach out to:

Mark Aulisio

Talent Acquisition Manager

[email protected]

 More Information on www.rohlig.com

About the recruitment process:

Please note that only applications submitted through our application portal will be considered. Applications and resumes sent via email will not be reviewed. We kindly ask you to use the provided link in the job advertisement.

We work continuously for more diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Skills Required

  • High school graduate
  • Some college
  • Knowledge of related computer applications
  • Familiarity with all freight forwarding procedures and departments
  • Approximately six years of industry-related experience
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience
  • Strong customer service background
  • Clear communication skills
  • Highly motivated and results driven
  • Outstanding people skills and customer focus
  • Ability to handle complex problems and multitask under pressure
  • Business savvy, accountable, and decisive
  • Familiarity with USA Customs, IATA, and TSA regulations
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The Company
3,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1852

What We Do

Röhlig Logistics is an independent, family-owned global logistics service provider specializing in sea freight, air freight, and contract logistics. Founded in Bremen, Germany, the company delivers tailored freight solutions and high-quality services to customers worldwide through a network spanning more than 35 countries and a workforce of over 3,000 employees. Its mission emphasizes trusted partnerships, customer focus, expertise, and forward-looking technology.

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