Director Strategic Account Operations

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Leads, directs and manages operations for account to ensure that the operations staff executes service agreements at or above the client's standards


• Assumes full profit and loss accountability for assigned account, including maintaining current book of business and expanding revenue opportunities


• Maximize profitability through superior service, effective and prompt communications and follow-up on all pending matters


• Approve all financial applications and reports and complete any ad hoc assignments designated by the Regional Vice President


• Manage revenue and expenses to budget constraints


• Manages the financial aspects of the account including invoice management, budget preparation and review, financial reporting and monitoring expenses


• Reviews operating budgets for revenues and expenses and monitors compliance to contracts and provides strategic direction for account


• Other duties as assigned

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: 

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web based and job specific software applications


• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate (verbally and intuitively) effectively with both clients and internal personnel


• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and the organization

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field


• 7 - 10 years of experience in the logistics/freight forwarding industry


• 5 or more years of supervisory or management experience, 6 - 8 years industry experience required


• Strong marketing and sales strategy development experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components


• Sitting for extended periods of time


• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus


• Walking within the warehouse and inspecting freight
  

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan


• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use


• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits


• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job


• Employee Referral Bonuses


• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program


• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities


• Employee Discounts


• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify 

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.