Client Management Specialist

Job Description
Essential Job Functions:

• Develop a strong working relationship with customer accounts and provide resolution of issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Assess customer needs and act as the point person in developing and managing account specifications and procedures that will ensure quality, efficiency, and profitability.
• Pro-actively manage daily order level data; recommend improvement and implement changes.
• Receive, analyze, and respond to a high volume of communication each day.
• Manage the order process flow to contract specifications.
• Ensure optimal delivery performance by selecting the best carrier and managing the tracking process.
• Maintain inventory accuracy. Perform inventory audits, record results and measure trends.
• Manage, monitor, and report order acceptance, order maintenance and accessorial management by email, phone and use of various Hub Group transportation management systems.
• Offer alternative transportation solutions as necessary by analyzing internal and external account metrics.
• Manage assigned customer accounts to ensure they receive the best product at the lowest possible cost; maximize margin, network efficiency and On-Time Performance (OTP)
• Determine which accessorial charges can be billed and follow company process to successful conclusion, minimizing disputes, assisting in collections, and working with Account Managers on solutions to reduce accessorial charges.
• Communicate with shipper and consignee contacts regarding exception notification and problem resolution.
• Maximize Hub profitability and reduce customer cost exposure by working with Operations to properly manage assets such as container pools.
• Maintain quality service by monitoring standards; advising supervisor of potential problems. Work with Manager, Account Management and Operations Group to address and resolve single load concerns in a timely manner.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or management preferred.
• Experience in the transportation industry preferred.
• Experience with EDI processes, Web Tender Portals, and other applicable forms of electronic communication preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Highly effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and customer focused.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to inspire others to find creative solutions to challenging situations.
• Strong talent for multi-tasking and managing competing priorities effectively.
• Able to identify and assess customers' needs, and to craft compelling solutions.
• Self-directed, yet strong team player.

Salary: $46,400-$50,000/year base salary + bonus eligibility
This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.
Benefits We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan Including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

About Us
Hub Group is the premier, customer-centric supply chain company offering comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. Keeping our customers' needs in focus, Hub Group designs, continually optimizes and applies industry-leading technology to our customers' supply chains for better service, greater efficiency and total visibility. As an award-winning, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HUBG) with $5 billion in revenue, our 6,000 employees and drivers across the globe are always in pursuit of "The Way Ahead" - a commitment to service, integrity and innovation. We believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do. For more information, visit .