Account Manager – Chicago Air

An opportunity exists to join our dynamic Air team in Chicago as an Account Manager.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic person with a passion for growing the business to take on some of our top accounts.

To be successful you’ll need to demonstrate a proven track record in excellent communication skills, attention to detail, market knowledge and an ability to plan and organize your time effectively.

Reporting to the Branch Manager your primary focus will be on developing existing business, gaining new trade lanes and deepening the relationships with our current accounts trading 3+ years.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has an operational, or sales background and is looking to increase their knowledge and work with a dedicated operations team to provide quality and attention to our customers and grow our business.

The qualities that you will possess include:

• A passion for our business
• A motivated and energized team player
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Someone not afraid to challenge the status quo
• Professional conduct and presentation
• Ability to develop and maximize value for our customers, your team and your branch
• A strong understanding of our Mainfreight Air & Ocean product and Global Supply Chain Network

Our Account Managers:

• Will achieve goals through building relationships with customers that are focused on finding solutions and adding value to the customers’ market
• Identify leads through referrals and networking with new & existing customers
• Prepare for and conduct business meetings with clients including initial and follow up fact finding presentations, solution, SOP building, and quarterly business reviews that lead to continued growth
• Have an opportunity for significant growth in this position, in a professional and economic scope
• We promote our team from within so we can provide many opportunities for our team to develop into management and senior leadership positions

Why Mainfreight?

• A 'family' culture in a stimulating, pragmatic and commercial environment
• A career with a high degree of autonomy and plenty of room for personal initiatives
• A dynamic and exciting international market and organization which provides the ambitious professional with many opportunities
• Our operations are powered by a global team of over 10,000 passionate people, world class technologies and a CAN-DO attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level. If you want to be part of a great team and are up for this challenge then please discuss with your Branch Manager first and then contact Jasmina Catic 224-277-6953