Account Manager at DSV

Computer Knowledge:

• Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office Suite

Job related Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience in Freight Forwarding environment end to end process
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a client retention capacity.

Added Advantages for this role:

• Client Liaison, Forwarding experience, proven track record of service excellence, experience in managing freight RFQ's and tenders.
• Main Purpose of the role:  To ensure all activities regarding the management of designated key accounts are executed and that the assigned key account portolio grows as per the annual incentive scheme.

Duties & Responsibilities:

DAILY

• Assist with any queries customers may have and work with operations in updating and resolving as required.
• Assist and support the operation any ‘out-of-ordinary’ freight requirements, such as COD’s or handcarrys.
• Updating and maintaining CRM system (MS Dyanmics).

WEEKLY

• Weekly operational meetings with customers.
• Weekly, monthly and bi-monthly meetings with clients (Target 8 calls per week/ CBR’s & QBR’s).
• Facilitating operational meetings between client and DSV operational controllers.
• Identifying opportunities for extension business growth / insurance / customs consultancy. 
• Keep Records on MicroSoft Dynamics up to date with all meetings, leads, opportunities and client contact information.

MONTHLY

• Compiling monthly management reports and present to customer on a monthly basis
• Manager customer statements and overdues, as well as actively working with operations and finance to solve any invoice queries the customer may have.
• Maintaining and updating rate profiles
• Manage and resolve CSP surveys and feedback.
• Present opportunities for additional revenue and business growth within your designated customer portfolio.
• Managing the debtor’s with the client for queries, payments and payment terms.

OTHER DUTIES

• Customer dinners and general entertainment as and when required.
• Managing customer tenders and RFQ’s ensuring DSV re-secure existing business and gain additional lanes where possible.
• Manage and assist with ISV’s.
• Manage quarterly ROIC with feedback and engage in negotiations with customers where increases are required.
• Manage annual price increase process.