Lead Agent - Transcon, Customer Service

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive documents
• Ensure smooth and timely shipment process flow
• Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are followed as per the SOP
• Interact with customers in arranging their shipments, meeting customer service standards
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system
• Monitor shipment reports to ensure total customer satisfaction
• Monitoring workboards to ensure internal KPI’s are met e.g. timely data entry
• Build and maintaining strong relationships with customers
• Assist the manager and supervisor in timely responding to requests for information and with market competitive pricing matching the scope of service required by the customer.
• Assist in retention calls and complete customer reviews with your regular customers to document in the CRM
• Monitor invoicing and BNP report where needed.
• Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.
• Be a guide for the team - mentor agents and ensure that positive attitude is maintained within the team
• Promote productivity tools within the team (e.g. using workboard, invoice processing, expo )
• Be continuously open and positive to implementing new system changes and enhancements with your team

Qualifications

• 1 year of industry specific qualification
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Fluent in English

Additional Information

Expeditors Offers Excellent Benefits:

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company