Account Manager
zelh
π Remoteπ Remoteπ 3d agoπ himalayas
Job Description
[Zelh](https://himalayas.app/companies/zelh) is a fast-growing, passionate outsourcing company.
Our mission is to be the most reliable company by offering and maintaining high-quality services consistently.
We achieve the mission by fostering long-term relationships with customers, employees, and vendors. Personal attention, timely communication, and respect for all people are the basis of our business philosophy!
Weβre looking for an experienced **Account Manager** with a strong background in U.S. freight brokerage. The ideal candidate should have experience managing a book of customer accounts, handling day-to-day operations, maintaining and growing customer relationships, and taking ownership of account performance, revenue, and profitability. Strong communication, relationship management, and business development skills are important, along with a solid understanding of U.S. freight brokerage operations.
#### **Key Responsibilities**
* Manage a portfolio of customer accounts as the main point of contact and build strong, long-term relationships.
* Identify opportunities to increase volume, add new lanes, and expand services within existing accounts.
* Lead regular account reviews, discuss performance and pricing, and proactively address customer needs.
* Handle escalations from start to finish and proactively prevent operational issues.
* Oversee carrier booking, load coverage, tracking, and exception management.
* Build and maintain a reliable carrier network, negotiate rates, and protect account margins.
* Ensure accurate load information, statuses, and documentation in the TMS.
* Review carrier invoices, collect PODs, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate handoff to billing.
### Requirements
* 5+ years of experience in U.S. logistics, freight brokerage, or freight forwarding
* Direct experience in Account Management / customer-facing roles
* Proven experience managing carrier relationships and negotiating rates
* Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
* Strong TMS proficiency and attention to detail
* Ability to take ownership of results and account performance
* ### Comfortable working Pacific Time hours
* Reliable internet connection and a quiet remote workspace
**Working****conditions**:
* Working schedule: **Monday - Friday, 6am-3pm PST**
* ### Work mode - remote
* ### Competitive Salary in USD
* ### 10+ business days of paid time off
* ### Equipment provided
* ### A supportive team
* ### Remote eligibility
Join our team and become an integral part of our mission to provide reliable and efficient freight transportation solutions to our customers.
### Highlights
### US Logistics
### Brokerage
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