Norfolk Southern

Assistant Manager Strategic Yield

Posted on: 22 Oct 2024

Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Primary Purpose

Manages International Intermodal and Automotive volume and revenue forecast activities. Gathers and analyzes data to innovate for new growth opportunities while maintaining base books of business to optimize volume and revenue outcomes. Leverages technical abilities to synthesize large sets of pricing/operational data to easily understood data-driven stories. Supports commercial and planning efforts of the GVP Marketing, Director International Intermodal & Automotive Marketing and Manager Strategic Yield with their efforts to secure and retain Intermodal and Automotive traffic in accordance with volume and revenue goals set by IMAU Marketing

Principal Duties

Manage regular forecasting cycle process with updates from customers and macroenvironmental factors
Performs market analysis for International Intermodal and Automotive markets to understand opportunities for growth
Collaborates with Account Managers to ensure accuracy in forecasting and market analysis activities
Analyze data and trends to assist management in achieving revenue and market share goals
Reporting and analytical responsibilities are completed competently in a timely manner
Strong analytical background with Intermediate to advanced experience in Excel/SQL/Spotfire/Tableau and NS applications (e.g. Delphi, 9255, NSBI, Workbench)
Strong ability to create presentations with visual stories that drive value
Assist group management in coordination of events and meetings

Job Related Experience:

Minimum Level: Less than 2 years Preferred Level: 1-3 years

Education:

Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree (BBA)

Preferred Majors: Business

Technical Skills

MS Word
MS Powerpoint/Presentations
MS Excel/Spreadsheets

Skills and Abilities:

Planning and organization to stay on track with tight deadlines
Goal oriented to support leadership plans
Communication ability of a high caliber to drive thoughtful approach to sales and problem solving
Excel modeling in revenue/profitability analysis
High degree of written communication

Career Path:

   Predecessor Jobs:

      - Marketing Trainee; Business Development Analyst; Customer

        Accounting Representative

   Future Jobs:

      - Manager Budget & Costs, Market Manager

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk, VA

Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. The company transports industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials; and coal, automobiles, and automotive parts. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and provides commuter passenger services. As of December 31, 2018, the company operated approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia in the United States. Norfolk Southern Corporation was founded in 1883 and is based in Norfolk, Virginia.