Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients nurturing long-term trust-based relationships. Build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders beyond the primary contact to maximise account penetration.
Strategic Account Mapping: Conduct in-depth account mapping and breakdown of business units to ensure seamless alignment with regional and global teams.
Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs): Prepare and lead comprehensive QBRs that detail strategic insights performance outcomes and actionable recommendations.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Oversight: Ensure all Crane Worldwide offices servicing the account comply with established SOPs maintaining consistency and high service standards.
Reporting & Performance Management: Oversee the creation monitoring and distribution of performance reports. Take accountability for performance management and deliver timely insights to internal stakeholders.
Market Analysis & Industry Awareness: Monitor market trends competitive landscapes and emerging industry dynamics to identify new opportunities and service gaps.
Collaboration & Best Practices Sharing: Drive internal collaboration by sharing best practices in client reviews strategic business planning value-add programs process improvements tender management and technology solutions.
Financial Oversight: Maintain rate structures assess monthly yields monitor timely client payments and assist with collections for past-due invoices.
CRM & Documentation: Capture and distribute all meeting notes action items and client feedback (both positive and negative) using the CRM system to keep the global network aligned.
Travel & On-Site Engagement: Undertake domestic and regional travel to client sites and Crane Worldwide offices to review operational procedures and uphold customer satisfaction.
Compliance & Business Development: Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. Identify and secure growth opportunities through strategic resource allocation and business development plans that encompass both short-term and long-term objectives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience & Industry Background: Minimum of 35 years of proven success in sales account management or operations within the freight forwarding logistics or transportation sectors. Experience in the Energy oil and gas vertical is a distinct advantage.
Client Relationship Management: Demonstrated expertise with CRM systems to manage and nurture client relationships effectively.
Organisational Excellence: Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills that enable you to meet deadlines in dynamic fast-paced environments.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding written verbal and presentation abilities with a strong talent for engaging diverse stakeholders across all levels.
Industry Expertise: Thorough understanding of transportation logistics and freight forwarding operations accompanied by a solid grasp of effective sales strategies and process management best practices.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced command of the Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems to support data-driven decision-making.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills paired with creative problem-solving capabilities to tackle complex challenges and drive continuous improvement.
Adaptive & Proactive: A proactive mindset with a sense of urgency allowing you to quickly adapt to evolving business demands and market conditions.
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