Team Leader, LTL

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in LTL transportation, logistics, account management, or operations.
• Previous leadership or team management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of LTL processes, carrier operations, and customer service best practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Key Competencies
• Leadership & Coaching
• Customer Relationship Management
• Operational Excellence
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Accountability & Ownership
• **MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Standard office environment, usually indoors away from the elements with moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT
• SCHEDULING
• This is a full-time benefits-eligible position, working onsite Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m Central Time.
• TRAVEL
• Yes, to offices and conferences
• DISCLAIMER
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
• EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:

Additional Information

JOB PURPOSE The LTL Account Management Team Lead is responsible for leading and developing a team of Account Coordinators who provide day-to-day operational support for managed LTL customer accounts. This role ensures exceptional service delivery, operational efficiency, and adherence to customer requirements while fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment. The Team Lead serves as the primary point of escalation for account-related issues, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and partners closely with Account Managers, Sales, Operations, and Leadership to support customer retention and growth. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of Account Coordinators to deliver outstanding customer support and operational execution. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and ongoing coaching conversations. Monitor team performance metrics and establish action plans to improve results and productivity. Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new team members. Foster a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused team culture. Account Operations Management Oversee daily operational activities for managed LTL accounts to ensure service expectations and customer requirements are consistently met. Serve as the primary escalation point for complex shipment issues, service failures, and customer concerns. Ensure timely resolution of pickup, transit, delivery, invoicing, and claims-related issues. Maintain adherence to customer-specific SOPs, service commitments, and internal processes. Partner with carriers, internal operations teams, and account managers to proactively address service challenges. Customer & Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with Sales Brokers to support account retention, growth opportunities, and customer satisfaction initiatives. Participate in customer meetings, business reviews, and operational discussions as needed. Communicate trends, risks, and opportunities to leadership and key stakeholders. Build strong working relationships across Sales, Operations, Carrier Management, Billing, and Customer Success teams. Process Improvement & Reporting Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance efficiency, and reduce operational risk. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and training documentation. Analyze operational metrics and customer trends to drive continuous improvement efforts. Ensure team compliance with company policies, service standards, and performance expectations.

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