Account Manager

Job Type: Full-time Listing Status: Active Date Posted: September 18, 2026 As a Team Member of one of the fastest growing transportation companies in the nation, your individual growth and success are paramount to the overall company growth and success. We offer an industry-leading training program paired with a competitive compensation plan that should make every candidate confident that you can be successful in this industry. Simply put, we connect shippers with a network of trusted carriers to provide creative solutions. Our motto is Efficient Solutions. Exceptional Service., this is what guides our decision making. We handle the entire process for shippers: from the initial quoting process, carrier interaction, scheduling pickups, in transit tracking, to making sure it’s delivered on time, we’re the go to service provider for our valued customers. This leaves shippers with peace of mind that their freight is safe with us and allows them to shift their valuable time and efforts elsewhere. At RCL, there’s no project too big, no customer too small! The Account Manager role is an important customer facing role working from our Brokerage division office in Dubuque, IA, and has the following job duties: Daily tasks: Communication with customers and carrier reps. Maintaining high KPI scores that meet or exceed customer expectations. Managing a current book of business of existing customers while also working on adding additional organic customers. Staying up to date with current market rates, trends, industry news and weather. Building shipments, setting pick-up and delivery appointments as needed. Bid on spot shipments, complete RFPs and SOPs for customers. Preferred Requirements: Previous experience in a 3PL, freight brokerage, or transportation sales role Familiarity with TL, LTL, intermodal, and/or specialized freight Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree Ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, organized and self-motivated. Strong phone presence with the ability to make a high volume of outbound calls Excellent verbal and written communication skills Persuasive negotiation and closing abilities Comfort working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Working Conditions Ability to be in office full-time with prolonged periods of phone and computer use Fast-paced logistics environment with fluctuating priorities Occasional extended hours may be required based on customer or freight needs Benefits to Working at River City Logistics We treat our team as if they are the most important people in this company for one reason: they are! We offer the following benefits for our MVP’s Paid Time Off Plan after 90-day probationary period. Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Offered Industry leading training combined with continuous development to make sure you’re always able to do your best work. #J-18808-Ljbffr River City Logistics, Inc.