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As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world ... Position Summary: The Change Manager is responsible for running change management for the ...

As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world ... Position Summary: The Change Manager is responsible for running change management for the ...

About the role The Contract Specialist is responsible for managing the lifecycle of contracts critical to our 3PL operations. This role focuses on agreements with carriers, shippers, and other ...

Contract Specialist

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

About the role The Contract Specialist is responsible for managing the lifecycle of contracts critical to our 3PL operations. This role focuses on agreements with carriers, shippers, and other ...

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What is a 3PL manager?

3PL Managers, or Third-Party Logistics Managers, oversee the coordination and management of logistics services provided by external companies. They are responsible for ensuring that warehousing, transportation, and distribution processes run smoothly and efficiently. Their duties include negotiating contracts, monitoring vendor performance, optimizing supply chain operations, and managing relationships between their company and logistics providers. 3PL Managers play a crucial role in reducing costs and improving service levels across the supply chain.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 3PL manager?

To thrive as a 3PL Manager, you need expertise in supply chain management, logistics coordination, and inventory control, often backed by a degree in logistics, business, or a related field. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and relevant certifications such as APICS or CSCMP is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help manage teams and foster client relationships. These skills are vital to ensure efficient operations, cost control, and high levels of customer satisfaction in third-party logistics environments.

What are some common challenges faced by a 3PL manager and how can they be overcome?

A 3PL Manager often encounters challenges such as coordinating logistics across multiple clients, managing fluctuating inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication with both internal teams and external partners is crucial to address these obstacles. Utilizing advanced warehouse management systems and regularly reviewing performance metrics can help streamline operations and address issues proactively. Building strong relationships with carriers and clients also enables smoother problem resolution and continuous process improvement.

What is the difference between 3PL Manager vs Supply Chain Coordinator?

Aspect3PL ManagerSupply Chain Coordinator
CredentialsLogistics or supply chain certifications, management experienceLogistics, supply chain, or business-related degrees, certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees third-party logistics providers, manages warehousing and transportationCoordinates internal supply chain activities, liaises with suppliers and carriers
Employer & Industry UsageLogistics companies, manufacturing, retailRetail, manufacturing, distribution centers

The main difference is that a 3PL Manager focuses on managing third-party logistics providers and overseeing external logistics operations, while a Supply Chain Coordinator handles internal supply chain activities and coordination with suppliers. Both roles require logistics knowledge and certifications but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Strategic Account Executive - 3PL & General Commodity

Xpress Global Systems, LLC

Chattanooga, TN • On-site, Remote

$250K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Xpress Global Systems rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Overview

At Xpress Global Systems (XGS), we are Delivering a World of Difference, One Truck Load at a Time. We are looking for hardworking, intelligent people with a relentless dedication to safety, quality, and customer service.

The Stratefic Account Executive - 3PL & General Commodity, is responsible for developing key client relationships within an assigned group of strategic accounts and implementing business development strategies to maximize our share/position within these accounts.

Pay: OTE will be $250K+

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain and strengthen sales relationships, identify opportunities to grow targeted accounts and generate incremental business, recommend service modifications to better meet customer needs, ensure service standards are consistently met, resolve customer issues, and confirm contract changes and rates are accurate.
  • Consistently meet/exceed assigned annual revenue growth targets.
  • Communicate with and coordinate with Operations and other support teams to accomplish the work required to generate business.
  • Maintain activity in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and develop an actionable sales pipeline for growth.
  • Prepare and present powerful, persuasive sales presentations that effectively demonstrate the value proposition of XGS' solutions.
  • Promote and leverage the XGS Value Proposition and Commercial Strategy to support profitable growth that meets or exceeds established sales goals.
  • Work effectively with Operations, Customer Support, and other decision makers, to develop and implement successful onboarding and customer alignment.
  • Prepare requests for pricing and proposals and execute sales contracts. Establish and maintain professional relationships with current and prospective customers.
  • Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services.
  • Identify customer problems and provide customer solutions.
  • Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
  • Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.
  • Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and sales blitz events as required.
  • Prepare and give business reviews and presentations to the Commercial Team and Senior Leadership as needed
  • Follow-up for collection of payment as required
  • Other duties as assigned
  • 50% travel (air + car) including overnight stays in certain markets
Qualifications

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION:

  • Minimum of 5-7 years' commercial experience, preferably with a logistics, distribution, and/or operations background & strong understanding of Supply Chain Solutions
  • Prior sales or industry experience within the floor covering and/or builders' market is a plus.
  • Demonstrated understanding and application of complex sales techniques and track record creating, negotiating, and closing large scale deals
  • Proven ability to develop long-term strategic relationships with C-Level decision makers
  • CRM experience; preferably with HubSpot

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Integrity & Culture Leadership - Demonstrates strong integrity and professionalism in all interactions with customers, internal teams, and business partners. Serves as a positive contributor to company culture by fostering a collaborative, respectful, and solution-oriented work environment while representing the organization with honesty and accountability.
  • High Motor / Driven Mindset - Possesses a high level of energy, initiative, and curiosity with a strong internal drive to succeed. Demonstrates an intuitive and inquisitive approach to problem-solving, actively seeking opportunities to grow business, improve processes, and deliver value to customers within a fast-paced logistics and sales environment.
  • Goal Oriented- Has written business goals, has written strategic plan, identifies compelling goals and is committed to them, knows what must be done and why, has a developed action plan and follow the action plan, has determined possible obstacles and has a plan to deal with the obstacles, has check points and frequent debriefs, and continuously monitors performance in sales wins.
  • Self-Directed- Is passionate about learning and growing. Takes responsibility for own success, doesn't externalize, accepts challenges, does not take "no" as failure, but as an opportunity to succeed.
  • Strong Communications Skills- Creates and sustains ongoing forums that encourage two-way communication opportunities; demonstrates and promotes positive prospects, client, and work relationships; proactively addresses and manages conflict and disputes; works to achieve transparency and collaboration.
  • Presentation Skills- Strong group presentation skills including PowerPoint and written proposals. Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  • Character- Demonstrates unquestionable integrity in every aspect of work and dealing with others; Consistently models desired behaviors and values established by the company; Respects diversity of perspective in discussions and demonstrates an inclusive style; Demonstrates concerns for job safety for self and others.
  • Sales Acumen- Has proven Sales experience with high profile targets within various markets. Understands fully and is comfortable discussing/analyzing the market economics and competitive landscape. Asks thoughtful questions, displays effective listening, demonstrates product value; Is tenacious, maintains continuous contact with prospects and clients to establish need(s); Demonstrates effectiveness in linking product features/benefits to prospect or client needs.
  • Collaboration- Effectively builds and maintains partnerships with clients, prospects, and internal stakeholders at all levels across the company. Contributes to team and company success. Maintains flexibility and reacts to change appropriately. Communicates and shares information with candor that builds trust and enhances relationships.
  • Administrative Management- Continuously manages administrative functions to ensure quality and timeliness, manages accurate and timely sales activity and performance reports, analyses report data to project trends and build forecasts, maintains accurate and complete prospect and client database.

We are a company that strives to bring our people together for open collaboration, development and growth, regular celebrations while supporting and building stronger communities in which we serve.

ENVIRONMENT

Most work is conducted in a comfortable office environment but exposure to site conditions may also occur. Personal protective equipment must be worn in all areas as required. Although the work usually is not considered inherently dangerous, we must be careful while performing onsite services.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. XGS reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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