Account Manager

Salary Range: 55000 to 65000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Who we are

Owens Logistics is a third-party logistics provider specializing in container drayage, with domestic and international freight solutions for customers across many industries. We're known for being responsive and dependable. Customers get a real person, a fast answer, and a team that knows their freight.

That consistency comes from our people. Our team has been here a long time, and many of our staff have built their whole careers at Owens. We're not looking for someone to pass through. We're looking for someone who wants to learn the business, grow with us, and stay.

Who are we looking for?

As an Account Manager, you'll join our operations team in our Long Island office and support a portfolio of customers day to day. You will:

Track containers and shipments, and keep customers updated

Price and quote shipments

Dispatch drivers and carriers

Solve problems as they come up, and escalate when needed

Build steady, long-term relationships with customers

Transportation moves quickly and plans change often. You'll do well here if you stay calm, stay organized, and follow things through to the end.

 

What you bring:

Experience in logistics, trucking or transportation
• Strong attention to detail. You catch errors before they become problems
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Clear, professional communication by phone and email
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• A positive, easygoing personality and a team-first attitude
• Reliability. You show up, follow through, and take ownership of your accounts

Bonus points if you have:

• Container drayage or port experience
• Experience with a transportation management system (TMS)

What we offer:

• Pay: $55,000 per year base salary, negotiable based on experience
• Location: onsite in our Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY office, starting from day one
• Hours: full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Benefits: company-paid single medical and dental coverage, starting after 30 days
• Stability: a permanent role on a team where people stay. Our tenure speaks for itself, and you'll learn from colleagues who have been doing this for years
• Growth: hands-on training and room to build your career over the long term