
Senior Account Manager
The Monson Group, Birmingham, AL, United States
Senior Account Manager (SAM) – Freight Brokerage Role Overview
The Senior Account Manager role is designed for proven cradle-to-grave freight brokers who consistently maintain a monthly gross margin of $20,000 or more.
SAMs retain full ownership of customer relationships while leveraging dedicated operational support to remove day-to-day freight execution. This structure allows Senior Account Managers to focus on new business development, account growth, and long-term revenue expansion while maintaining accountability for service quality and margin.
This is not a service only or farming role. Senior Account Managers are expected to continue bringing on new business while scaling and strengthening existing customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities Cradle to Grave Ownership and Leverage Maintain full ownership of customer relationships and account strategy
Oversee freight execution while delegating day-to-day operations to support teams
Maintain accountability for service quality, margin, and customer satisfaction
New Business Development Prospect, and onboard new customer accounts
Build and maintain a self-generated sales pipeline
Drive revenue growth through new customer acquisition and account expansion
Account Strategy and Growth Set pricing strategies and negotiate rates
Identify opportunities to expand lanes, modes, and volume
Partner with internal teams to scale accounts efficiently
Leadership and Internal Partnership Lead a dedicated support pod aligned to your book of business
Provide direction and feedback to operational partners
Ensure execution aligns with customer expectations and growth goals
Support Structure (Unlocked at $20K+ Monthly GP) Customer Service Representative
Carrier Sales Support
Track and Trace Team
After Hours Coverage
Weekend Support
Qualifications Minimum one year of experience in freight brokerage
Active book producing $20K+ monthly GP
Proven ability to bring on new business
Cradle to grave brokerage experience
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Comfortable in a performance-driven, high ownership environment
Ability to lead through influence rather than authority
Comfortable delegating execution while maintaining accountability
Strong decision-making skills related to pricing, service, and margin
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