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Sacred Heart University

Carrier Account Manager

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828

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and the job listing Expires on January 15, 2026

Our Carrier Account Managers focus on building relationships with our #1 customer -our carriers. They negotiate rates and terms of freight movement to provide excellent customer service to grow the business. A Carrier Account Manager utilizes discretion and good judgment to manage and troubleshoot all aspects of freight movement.

Responsibilities

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: You will procure, negotiate, and secure carriers to move available freight in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet the client’s needs while establishing essential relationships.

CUSTOMER GROWTH: Provide consistent and exceptional service levels to carriers and internal customers to ensure pipeline growth to expand future capacity opportunities.

RELATIONSHIPS: Develop and grow carrier relationships through lead generation, cold-calling, and referrals.

FREIGHT OPERATIONS: Effectively analyze carriers and freight market to best meet our customers’ freight needs.

RESULTS: Achieve and exceed monthly sales margin expectations and ensure carrier service levels and KPIs are met.

COMMUNICATION: Proactively communicate with carriers and sales teams to fulfill commitments, exceed service expectations, and facilitate the resolution of carrier problems with shipment/deliveries.

Qualifications

2+ years of Sales and customer service experience required or current new college graduates with a focus in Business Administration/ Supply Chain/ Marketing and/or Professional Selling.

Knowledge in the logistics industry preferred.

Skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet performance metrics.

Entrepreneurial and competitive spirit, passion, self-motivation.

Organization and attention to detail.

Adaptability, multi-tasking ability, sense of urgency.

Confident decision-making skills, problem-solving ability, and issue resolution skills.

Additional Information

This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and, as such, is overtime eligible.

Onsite 5 days a week – Tampa, Florida

Full Medical, Dental & Vision benefit options

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