- Job Type: Full-Time
- Listing Status: Filled
- Date Posted: 2022-05-17 10:00
Job Description
Thanks for stopping by! Whether you’re just browsing opportunities or seriously considering a new job, we’d love to connect. To kick things off, here’s a little bit about us:
- We’re employee-owned – our people have an ownership stake in this company via privately held stock.
- We openly celebrate faith & family. We believe God owns this business, and we’re just stewards.
- Our goal is to make a positive impact with each interaction – what we call “Purpose Driven.”
- The transportation industry is hectic, but we do our best to have fun along the way 🙂
- Our first criteria for any employee are honesty, integrity, and character – the foundational stuff.
Does that match what you are looking for?
Now, for those job details:
Nussbaum is evaluating candidates for a Dedicated Account Manager position. This role combines customer service, freight engineering, and supervising 15-25 drivers. Communication is key as you manage driver and customer relationships while seeking outcomes that benefit all parties and increase Nussbaum’s profitability. (That was a mouthful 🙂 ). Your responsibilities will include:
- Oversee 15-25 drivers assigned to your customer accounts.
- Ensure they stay current on truck maintenance.
- Accept, build, and communicate their load information + answer any questions/concerns.
- Engage them in growth opportunities (success plans, Certified RED, etc.)
- Coach and discipline with HOS management and missed service expectations.
- Manage 2-6 customer account relationships:
- Provide consistent updates on load information.
- Address any questions, concerns, or special needs.
- Regularly engage to ensure we are fulfilling service expectations and they are fulfilling freight volumes + driver productivity expectations.
- Work with various departments at Nussbaum to achieve success.
- After-hours team, operations, HR/Safety, shop, etc.
Schedule
- Monday-Friday; 7 am – 4:30 pm (1hr lunch + two 15-minute breaks).
- Location: Corporate Offices – 19336 N. 1425 East Rd., Hudson, IL 61748.
Benefits & Perks
- Insurance coverage for you + family.
- Flexible Spend Account (FSA) options for healthcare and child daycare.
- Escalating PTO and paid holidays.
- 401(k) company match.
- ESOP account – a company-funded, supplemental retirement account in addition to the 401(k). Learn more HERE.
- Food Days! Once per month, enjoy a free gourmet lunch served by your fellow employee-owners (the committee rotates month to month).
- GrowRED Professional Development – earn points as you engage in learning opportunities!
Job Requirements
Here’s the type of person we’re looking for:
- Communicator – honest, respectful, and consistent.
- Team player – mature, seeks win-win scenarios, gives/receives feedback with grace and honesty.
- Learner – always seeking to grow, both personally and professionally.
- Self-motivated – identifies new opportunities and takes initiative to solve problems.
The skills you need / will learn:
- Customer service, influencing, and negotiating.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
- Multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic math for the purpose of calculating HOS and understanding financial data.
- Information retention.
Thanks for checking out the Dedicated Account Manager position! If you’re ready to be purpose-driven and join the Nussbaum Family, submit your resume below for consideration. Talk soon!
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