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Bridgeway

Customer Account Manager

Bridgeway, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213

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About Bridgeway Bridgeway is a rapidly growing Pittsburgh based company that is already among the country’s largest specialty transportation providers. Join an exciting and dynamic work environment where Team Members work together to deliver world class support to our customers, drivers, agents and carriers. With over a half a million loads annually, and a legacy of service to customers in critical industries, Bridgeway has a history of solving the country’s toughest transportation problems. Join our Team and become the Future of Freight!

About The Position The Customer Account Manager serves as the daily point of contact, relationship manager for our most important clients, and is accountable for achieving the annual growth budget for those accounts. They provide strategic and operational leadership, overseeing the day-to-day execution of all shipments while ensuring a positive customer experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as an advocate and liaison for Smartway's top clients to ensure overall customer satisfaction

Expand current customer accounts through ongoing relationship development

Maintain a strong understanding of the industry and client needs; cultivate a core book of business for consistent and repeatable sales

Conduct daily customer calls to discuss shipments, address concerns, and identify opportunities for growth.

Provide quick and efficient quoting, follow up on quotes, and proactively upsell additional modes and services.

Drive operational excellence, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation solutions.

Assist sales and branch leadership in responding to RFPs for assigned and new accounts.

Own the spot and transactional pricing strategy, ensuring competitiveness and profitability.

Accurately record all meaningful conversations, quotes, and RFP activities in the CRM.

Monitor and analyze revenue, load count, and gross profit to ensure budget and performance targets are met month over month.

Qualifications

Proven experience in third-party logistics, freight brokerage or transportation account management (2+ years)

Strong understanding of open deck freight (flatbed & hotshots)

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in CRM and transportation management systems.

Results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving revenue and profitability goals.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Sales and Business Development

Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other categories protected by law.

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