Assistant Manager - Duluth, GA

Assistant Manager - Duluth, GA

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Glovis America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Assistant Manager, at KAM Logistics and Freight Forwarding Sales is a dynamic role responsible for supporting : 1) the development of marketing strategies and subsequent execution of programs and tactics to attract prospective customers, 2) the creation of innovative sales tools and materials that can be consistently deployed across the U.S. Region to assist in client growth and retainment.

Responsibilities

Marketing Strategy & Material Development

• Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
• Compile lists describing product or service offerings, and current capabilities in each logistics mode (e.g., ocean, air, rail, freight).
• Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote the GLOVIS brand, products or services to make the organization more alluring.
• Develop direct and indirect marketing tools and material.
• Execute planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of advertising, merchandising, and trade promotion programs.
• Identify appropriate social media channels for specific business needs, and tailor campaigns to the target audience.
• Collect and analyze data related to social media marketing campaigns.
• Lead Glovis' social media development and provide guidance on optimizing profiles.
• Track performance of various social media initiatives and develop / implement changes to improve business results.

Sales Cycle Support & Development

Research & Reporting

Compensation

$80,000-$90,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selected)

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave, Pet Insurance, Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance, Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement

Skills

Intermediate-level MS Excel, Power Point, Word and Database Management Required, Problem-solving and critical thinking ability Required, General Understanding of Supply Chain Management and the Logistics Industry Required, Understanding of the Full Range of Freight Forwarding Services, including movement, scheduling, monitoring and control services, cost optimization, and various industry specific requirements Required, Able to establish business plan and proceed new business developments and projects Required, Must be proficient with PC's Required

Education & Experience

Bachelor Degree Required, 6 years of direct experience in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Accounting / Finance Required, 7 years of direct experience in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Accounting / Finance Preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit in front of a desk and / or in front of the computer for long periods, Repetitive use of hand / grasping product, writing, and typing, Stand / walk

Working and Environmental Conditions

Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure, Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email