Transportation Account Manager

Company: C.R. England
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Transportation Account Manager based out of our Sacramento, CA Dedicated office. This is a full-time opportunity. Transportation experience is a prerequisite for this role.--About C.R. England, Inc.Founded in 1920, C.R. England, Inc. is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT and is one of North America's premier transportation companies. C.R. England is an industry leader in Dedicated, Over-The-Road, cross-border Mexico, and Intermodal services. C.R. England has also been regularly recognized for management excellence. This year, C.R. England was recognized by Newsweek as one of 'America's Greatest Workplaces for Women', one of only three truckload carriers to receive this recognition, and 'America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity' one of only seven truckload carriers to be so recognized. Additionally, C.R. England was honored with a '2020 Glassdoor Top Places to Work' award, the 'Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces--- Award' and by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal as a '2021 US Best Managed Company'. Committed to giving back the community, learn more about C.R. England Inc.'s goal of providing one million meals to children annually through partnerships with local food banks by visiting--.Why join us:--Benefits:--World class compensation and benefits packages, health, dental and vision insurance offered, along with a competitive 401K opportunity.Stability:-- The transportation industry is crucial to the U.S. economy, making C.R. England a stable career choice.Work life balance:--At C.R. England we value family both in our individual homes and our company family; our culture embraces this philosophy and fosters an environment to support both.Position SummarySummary:Account Managers will have day-to-day oversite of customer accounts including management of drivers, customer service and office personnel. The person in this role will be held accountable to metrics dictated by customer contracts and company expectations to include safety, on-time delivery, utilization, asset management, growth and efficiency.Starting Pay Range: $70,000.00/$75,000.00Annually













Responsibilities









Job requirements may include, but not be limited to:

• Direct and indirect management of drivers, office staff and customer account(s).
• Management of freight, including management of drivers' hours under DOT regulations to ensure freight is delivered in a safe and timely manner.
• Manage use of all assets including trucks and trailers with an emphasis on utilization which may include slip-seating for some local accounts.
• Be a leader in encouragement and enforcement of company's safety standards. Work with Safety department to track trends, be proactive and determine root causes and solutions for accidents and other safety concerns. Manage compliance of drivers and safety training requirements monthly.
• Communicate with customer proactively and professionally. Work to ensure all freight commitments are being met and customers' needs are addressed timely.
• Manage and control financial aspects of account including efficiency of resources (fuel, drivers, equipment, maintenance costs, etc.) as well as other costs to the account (workers comp, accidents, facilities, employee costs, etc.)
• Hire, train and manage performance of office staff and drivers. This may include disciplinary action up to and including termination. Develop staff for succession planning. Work to maintain engaged culture amongst employees.
• Focus staff on company goals and objectives as well as providing excellent customer service.
• Proactively communicate with divisional leadership as appropriate, working to avoid lapses in communication that may affect the customer.
• Review and produce periodic reports for accuracy and opportunities for account improvement.
• Conflict--resolution.
• Handle urgent situations in a professional manner.

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