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Position: Operations Specialist
Compensation: $50k-60K annually
Job Description:
As an Operations Specialist, you are the bridge between the Customer Sales and Carrier Sales teams. You will work alongside the sales team and account management team in managing the daily operations of LiVe’s unique customers. You will be responsible for organically growing customer accounts by providing world-class customer service and fostering meaningful relationships with customer contacts.
As you begin your career with LiVe, you will go through an extensive on-the-job training period where you will be under the guidance of our Operations Manager. During this time, you will learn industry best-practices, as well as the fundamental skills required to learn the brokerage industry from the ground-up, with the opportunity to advance your career as the company grows.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
Work internally with the Carrier Sales team to secure the best available transportation solutions for LiVe Logistics customers
Schedule all necessary pick-up and delivery appointments and communicate any issues throughout the duration of the shipment
Manage the load board for your assigned accounts to ensure world-class service is provided each day
Develop strong relationships with LiVe customer contacts and facilities to best understand their shipping needs and to organically grow customer accounts
Service accounts with professional urgency, proactively resolve issues, and strive for continuous improvement of operational efficiencies
Assist the Manager of Operations and the Account Management Team as needed
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
Desire for career growth & strong work ethic
Outstanding customer service skills with internal and external clients
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multitask and execute on responsibilities with urgency and precision
Make decisions with confidence and efficiency
Embrace our values: People, Culture, Relationships
Bachelor degree preferred
1-2 years of Sales Operations or Customer service desired
What We Offer:
Competitive base salary
Paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays
Company provided life insurance
Health, vision, and dental insurance options
Commuter benefit plan
Optional supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Wellness program
A great place to work with a terrific culture
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000