ACCOUNT MANAGER - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
- Gainesville, GA, United States
$55,000 to $60,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $55,000 to $60,000 USD / year
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- Experience
- Experience: 1-3+ years in account management, logistics coordination, freight brokerage, procurement, inside sales, or high-volume customer service.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Lean Site Services is seeking an ambitious, detail-driven Account Manager to join our growing brokerage team in downtown Gainesville. In this role, you will act as the single point of contact for commercial general contractors and subcontractors nationwide-coordinating essential site services (dumpsters, portable restrooms, temporary fencing, storage containers, and heavy equipment) from initial quote through project completion. This is a 100% office-based position with zero required jobsite travel. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love negotiating deals over the phone, and want an uncapped, ground-floor opportunity to grow your career alongside an expanding business, we want to hear from you. #IND123
Key Responsibilities
Vendor Procurement & Rate Negotiation
- Review incoming construction project scopes and determine site equipment and service requirements.
- Source, vet, and contact regional vendors across the United States to secure competitive pricing and availability.
- Negotiate wholesale vendor rates to protect profit margins while ensuring reliable execution.
- Build, deliver, and follow up on formal bids/proposals to convert contractor quotes into active jobs.
Account Management & Project Coordination
- Manage multiple contractor accounts and dozens of concurrent active jobsites nationwide.
- Schedule and oversee deliveries, recurring maintenance services, equipment exchanges, and final pickups (including temporary fencing, storage containers, portable sanitation, and rental machinery).
- Track project milestones to ensure all vendor deliveries arrive on time and within scope.
- Lead project offboarding and equipment retrieval once construction phases conclude.
Customer Support & Operational Troubleshooting
- Serve as the dedicated, reliable liaison between general contractors and local service suppliers.
- Rapidly troubleshoot day-to-day logistics hurdles, including delivery delays, vendor service interruptions, and billing discrepancies.
- Hold third-party vendors accountable to strict timelines and agreed-upon service levels.
- Maintain up-to-date order logs, contact sheets, tracking spreadsheets, and billing records in our system.
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Qualifications Required
- Experience: 1-3+ years in account management, logistics coordination, freight brokerage, procurement, inside sales, or high-volume customer service.
- Location: Reliable daily commute to our office at 345 Green St, Gainesville, GA 30501.
- Negotiation Skills: Confident communicator on the phone with the ability to build rapport and negotiate vendor pricing.
- Multitasking: Proven track record of managing high call/email volume, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities without letting details slip.
- Tech Savvy: Comfortable navigating CRM platforms, Google Workspace/Microsoft Office (Excel/Sheets, Word, Outlook), and web-based logistics tools.
Preferred (Bonus):
- Prior experience in the construction trades, equipment rental, waste management, or 3PL freight brokerage.
- Experience pricing and bidding commercial service contracts.
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Education:
No Degree Required
Experience:
1-4 years
Ready to Build Your Career? Apply Today We are actively reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. Hit Apply Now with an updated resume, qualified candidates will hear back within 48 business hours. Let's build something big together. #IND123
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
key responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesVendor Procurement & Rate Negotiation- Review incoming construction project scopes and determine site equipment and service requirements.- Source, vet, and contact regional vendors across the United States to secure competitive pricing and availability.- Negotiate wholesale vendor rates to protect profit margins while ensuring reliable execution.- Build, deliver, and follow up on formal bids/proposals to convert contractor quotes into active jobs.Account Management & Project Coordination- Manage multiple contractor accounts and dozens of concurrent active jobsites nationwide.- Schedule and oversee deliveries, recurring maintenance services, equipment exchanges, and final pickups (including temporary fencing, storage containers, portable sanitation, and rental machinery).- Track project milestones to ensure all vendor deliveries arrive on time and within scope.- Lead project offboarding and equipment retrieval once construction phases conclude.Customer Support & Operational Troubleshooting- Serve as the dedicated, reliable liaison between general contractors and local service suppliers.- Rapidly troubleshoot day-to-day logistics hurdles, including delivery delays, vendor service interruptions, and billing discrepancies.- Hold third-party vendors accountable to strict timelines and agreed-upon service levels.- Maintain up-to-date order logs, contact sheets, tracking spreadsheets, and billing records in our system.#IND123
experience 1-4 years
skills Preferred (Bonus):Prior experience in the construction trades, equipment rental, waste management, or 3PL freight brokerage.Experience pricing and bidding commercial service contracts.#IND123
qualifications
Qualifications Required:Experience: 1-3+ years in account management, logistics coordination, freight brokerage, procurement, inside sales, or high-volume customer service.Location: Reliable daily commute to our office at 345 Green St, Gainesville, GA 30501.Negotiation Skills: Confident communicator on the phone with the ability to build rapport and negotiate vendor pricing.Multitasking: Proven track record of managing high call/email volume, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities without letting details slip.Tech Savvy: Comfortable navigating CRM platforms, Google Workspace/Microsoft Office (Excel/Sheets, Word, Outlook), and web-based logistics tools.#IND123
education No Degree Required