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Senior Brokerage Account Manager

Job in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, 60019, USA
Listing for: Forward Air Corp.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Account Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Job Category Corporate:
    Individual Contributors
  • Job Category Logistics and Transportation
  • Job Function Brokerage
Job Description

Position:
Senior Brokerage Account Manager

Compensation: $90, Annually

The Senior Brokerage Account Manager is responsible for managing and growing the organization’s most strategic customer accounts within a dynamic transportation brokerage environment. They serve as a commercial leader, driving account strategy, customer retention, and long-term revenue growth across a complex portfolio. They are the primary point of contact for key customers, ensuring exceptional service, operational excellence, and executive-level relationship development.

They partner cross-functionally with sales, carrier procurement, operations, and leadership teams to deliver tailored transportation solutions across multiple modes, including truckload, LTL, flatbed, and partial. They provide strategic guidance through data-driven insights, market expertise, and continuous improvement initiatives. They mentor junior team members and support high-impact initiatives such as RFPs and large-scale implementations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations and relationships for a portfolio of high-value, strategic brokerage accounts.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, including executive stakeholders, ensuring consistent, high-quality communication and service delivery.
  • Develop and execute account strategies to increase revenue, improve profitability, and expand share of wallet while supporting customer retention.
  • Coordinate and oversee shipment execution across multiple transportation modes, including truckload, LTL, flatbed, and partial.
  • Partner with carrier procurement, pricing, and operations teams to source capacity, optimize service, and ensure competitive positioning.
  • Lead customer business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and executive-level engagements.
  • Identify growth opportunities through data analysis, pricing strategies, and collaboration with sales and cross-functional partners.
  • Monitor shipment activity and account performance, proactively resolving service issues, escalations, and disruptions.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve service, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
  • Provide accurate and strategic quoting, pricing recommendations, and rate negotiations for complex customer needs.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the Transportation Management System (TMS), including McLeod.
  • Track and analyze key performance metrics such as on-time delivery, margin, service levels, and overall account health.
  • Mentor and support Brokerage Account Managers by sharing best practices and contributing to team development.
  • Lead or support complex implementations, large-scale RFPs, and cross-functional customer initiatives.
  • Stay informed on market trends, capacity conditions, and pricing dynamics, using insights to advise customers and influence strategy.
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

  • Education:

    High school diploma or GED equivalent required; undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Experience:

    5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight brokerage, or account management, with demonstrated success managing complex or high-value accounts.
  • Strong understanding of freight brokerage operations, including truckload transportation, pricing, carrier sourcing, and market dynamics.
  • Proven ability to develop account strategies, influence cross-functional teams, and lead strategic customer initiatives.
  • Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), preferably McLeod, and familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce or digital freight tools is preferred.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, including experience engaging with executive-level stakeholders.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data to drive decisions and performance improvements.
  • Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
  • Technical:
    Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
  • Environment:
    Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings/events.
WHAT WE OFFER
  • Compensation: Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity-based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company.
  • Health: Medical and Pharmacy insurance;
    Health Savings Account (HSA);
    Vision;
    Dental;
    Life and Disability;
    Critical Illness;
    Accident Indemnity;
    Hospital Indemnity;
    On-demand…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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