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Key Account Manager, Winter Ops
Job in
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listed on 2026-07-22
Listing for:
IDS Inland Deicing Services, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
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Sales
Account Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Customer Success Mgr./ CSM, Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to oversee a portfolio of strategic airline and airport customers across North America. The role focuses on building trust, ensuring customer success, and driving growth within existing accounts.
Responsibilities- Serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for assigned airline and airport customers.
- Develop long‑term relationships with key stakeholders, executives, and operational leaders.
- Lead annual contract renewals with a target retention rate of 95%+.
- Identify opportunities to expand services and grow revenue within existing accounts.
- Create strategic account plans focused on customer success and long‑term growth.
- Facilitate executive business reviews and seasonal planning meetings.
- Collaborate with operations and technical teams to ensure exceptional service delivery.
- Monitor customer performance metrics and proactively address opportunities for improvement.
- Lead customer communications during operational challenges while ensuring timely resolution.
- Support proposal development, contract negotiations, and RFP responses.
- Maintain accurate account forecasts, customer plans, and CRM records.
- Travel throughout North America is expected, with occasional international travel.
- 5+ years of experience in Key Account Management, Strategic Account Management, Customer Success, Enterprise Account Management, or Client Relationship Management.
- Proven history of retaining and growing strategic customer accounts.
- Experience managing complex commercial relationships with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong consultative relationship management and executive communication skills.
- Experience leading contract renewals, account planning, and business reviews.
- Ability to identify customer needs and uncover opportunities for additional services.
- Strong commercial acumen with ability to balance customer satisfaction and business objectives.
- Experience working with CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business, Marketing, or a related field (considered an asset).
- Experience with in aviation welcomed—but not required.
- Builds relationships that customers don’t want to lose.
- Earns trust quickly with senior stakeholders and executive leaders.
- Owns customer success from onboarding through renewal.
- Anticipates customer needs before they become issues.
- Maneuvers calmly under pressure and navigates complex situations with confidence.
- Collaborates across multiple teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
- Looks for opportunities to create additional value—not just solve today’s problem.
- Measures success by customer loyalty, long‑term partnerships, and sustainable growth.
- Competitive wages
- Health, dental, and life insurance (including AD&D and LTD)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match / Pension plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Advancement opportunities
- On‑the‑job training
- Employee Recognition Program
- Daily Pay
- Flexible schedule
- $300 referral bonuses – unlimited
- Benefits may vary by position and location.
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