Raleigh
Job Description Account Manager Job Type: Full-Time Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm Location: Onsite, Raleigh, NC Company Overview Synchrogistics is a dynamic, $100 million 3PL brokerage headquartered in Raleigh, NC. We specialize in executing reliable, customer-focused transportation solutions through strong carrier relationships, clear communication, and data-driven decision making. Our team plays a critical role in keeping freight moving efficiently in a fast-paced brokerage environment. As we've grown, we've remained committed to a collaborative, team-oriented culture that values accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Position Overview Synchrogistics is seeking an Account Manager to oversee strategic enterprise accounts and ensure exceptional service execution across our transportation network. This role is responsible for managing key customer relationships, driving account growth, and leading internal teams to deliver high-quality logistics solutions. Effective leadership in this role involves delegating tasks, training team members, and leading by example to ensure all necessary work is completed. The is an ideal position for an experienced account management professional who is customer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position plays a critical role in strengthening client partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring operational excellence. Responsibilities • Oversee logistics and transportation needs for strategic enterprise accounts, including high-value clients and inherited portfolios, • Manages escalated operational issues related to assigned customer accounts., • Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and data-driven recommendations, • Identify opportunities to improve network design, routing strategies, and service offerings, • Expand existing accounts by identifying additional lanes, modes, and transportation solutions, • Lead and mentor Logistics Coordinators and cross-functional team members while ensuring team performance aligns with KPIs, operational best practices, and service standards, • Ensure accuracy and data integrity within the TMS and support pricing, exception management, and operational workflows, • Address and resolve customer issues including claims, service concerns, and account-related matters, • Partner with Carrier Procurement, Pricing, Sales, and Finance teams to deliver seamless service execution, • Implement standardized processes for enterprise account management, reporting, and escalation handling, • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred, • 2 years of experience in account management, logistics, transportation, or carrier sales preferred, • Prior experience in freight brokerage, managed transportation, or 3PL/4PL is preferred, • Experience managing customer accounts or coordinating transportation operations within a logistics environment preferred, • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams) and able to quickly learn new systems, • Experience working with a Transportation Management System (TMS) or similar logistics software, • Familiarity with industry tools such as load boards (DAT and Truckstop), tracking platforms, and carrier vetting systems (Highway and/or Carrier 411), • Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Able to learn quickly, apply training, and independently resolve issues, • Professional, accountable, and self-motivated with a service-oriented mindset, • Figure It Out, Make It Happen, • Results Matter, • Grit & Passion, • Integrity, • A competitive base salary and commission opportunities, • Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities, • Collaborative, supportive team environment, • Excellent benefits including:, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances, • Life and Disability Insurances, • Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Legal, Identity Theft, Telemedicine, etc., • Company 401K plan with a company match, • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Employee assistance program, • Employee discount, • Flexible spending account, • Health insurance, • Health savings account, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Referral program, • Vision insurance Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Synchrogistics is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment, welcoming and valuing our differences. Employment is based on individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce that encompasses a wide range of perspectives, skills, and abilities.