Logistics Account Manager

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job 8810
  • Salary: $85,000 — $100,000

Our client brings multiple points of supply chain compliance, optimization, and management together with expert market intelligence and information technology. Their cutting-edge, web-based solution allows them to provide fully customizable deployment, implementation, execution, and management solutions for full truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, air freight, and parcel. This solution allows their customers to connect instantly with carriers, view and analyze up-to-date data, and receive real-time rates for every shipment in their supply chain.

Logistics Account Manager

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all customer account management matters.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships grounded in trust and reliability.
  • Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profitability and client satisfaction.
  • Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders, and executive sponsors.
  • Ensure the timely and successful delivery of solutions aligned with customer needs and strategic objectives.
  • Clearly communicate progress on monthly/quarterly initiatives to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Drive new business growth through upselling and cross-selling with existing clients; identify improvement opportunities to meet sales quotas.
  • Develop and work leads to cultivate new business opportunities.
  • Manage customer pipeline data and activity records within the CRM system.
  • Forecast and track key account metrics including quarterly sales results and annual forecasts.
  • Prepare regular account status reports for internal leadership.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to identify and grow opportunities within the assigned territory.
  • Assist with complex client requests and serve as an escalation resource when needed.

Experience:

  • Proven experience as an Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, or equivalent role.
  • Demonstrable ability to communicate, present, and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
  • Comprehensive background in logistics including Parcel, LTL, FTL, Freight Forwarding, and related transportation modes.
  • Working knowledge of Parcel and Freight contract structures and RFP processes.
  • Solid experience with Microsoft Excel and relational database tools.
  • CRM experience required (Salesforce or equivalent).
  • Proven ability to deliver client-focused solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple account projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
This position offers a competitive base salary.