Account Specialist
RSI Logistics, recently acquired by Trinity Industries is hiring an Account Specialist for our Okemos, MI location. This role plays a critical role in managing and strengthening relationships with key clients while supporting logistics operations within a SaaS-based environment. This position is responsible for promoting client engagement, driving retention and profitability, and delivering exceptional customer service. The Account Specialist leverages data to support decision-making, optimize processes, and ensure accurate contract execution and invoicing. This role also acts as a liaison between clients, internal teams, and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery across the supply chain.
What you'll do :
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, developing trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders
- Facilitate clear, consistent communication between clients and internal teams to ensure aligned expectations and successful outcomes.
- Maintain strong client engagement using RSI's tools, ensuring high satisfaction levels and positive Net Promoter Scores (NPS)
- Forecast and track key client metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
- Plan, identify, and execute upsell opportunities throughout the client lifecycle
- Take ownership of client issues and drive resolution in a timely, professional manner
- Conduct periodic client site visits and attend trade shows as needed to strengthen relationships
- Understand the client's business and rail shipping needs, listen to the client to understand pain points and identify opportunities to provide solutions that help foster a long-lasting partnership
- Review and validate monthly invoices for accuracy based on contract terms
- Monitor logistics activities to ensure alignment with contract and project scope, compliance standards, and technology capabilities
- Collaborate with project and implementation teams to track project status and support successful delivery of client solutions
- Analyze logistics and operational data to monitor KPIs and recommend performance improvements
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOPs, process documentation, and training resources
- Identify opportunities for automation, cost savings, and process optimization within the platform
- Support system configuration, onboarding, and client adoption of rail logistics SaaS tools
- Coordinate transportation, inventory visibility, and distribution workflows using integrated TMS platforms
- Work cross-functionally with operations, IT, sales, and client success teams to ensure cohesive service delivery
- Provide mentorship and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
- Contribute to thought leadership by participating in webinars, blogs, and client-facing communications
What you'll bring :
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)35 years of relevant experience in account management, logistics, 3PL, or SaaS operationsExperience managing large accounts and supporting SaaS-based logistics solutions preferredStrong communication skillsboth verbal and writtenwith the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectivelyProven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships with a focus on trust, responsiveness, and value deliveryAnalytical thinking with experience in using data for problem-solving and process improvementProficiency in Excel, metrics, and logistics software (TMS / WMS / SaaS platforms)Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through