Strategic Accounts Manager

Strategic Accounts Manager – responsible for managing and growing relationships with complex, high‑value customers across multiple regions, focusing on customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue expansion through strategic engagement and proactive issue resolution.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned strategic accounts, building and maintaining trust‑based relationships with key stakeholders and executive leaders.
• Demonstrate advanced stakeholder management by navigating complex customer organizations and aligning multiple decision‑makers.
• Act as a trusted advisor by understanding customer business objectives and aligning solutions to support their success.
• Manage relationships across multiple business units and geographies, ensuring consistency and alignment.

• Develop and execute comprehensive account strategies that align customer goals with business objectives and growth opportunities.
• Apply strong strategic planning skills to identify long‑term opportunities, risks, and expansion pathways within each account.
• Maintain detailed account plans, including objectives, engagement models, and revenue targets.

• Lead resolution of complex or critical customer issues by coordinating with Sales, Support, and Operations teams.
• Utilize strong project management skills to drive issue resolution, track progress, and ensure timely outcomes.
• Partner closely with operations teams to ensure effective problem resolution.
• Advocate for customer needs internally to improve service delivery and overall experience.

• Conduct regular business reviews (QBRs) to assess performance, demonstrate value, and align on strategic priorities.
• Develop and execute tailored success plans to drive adoption and maximize return on investment.
• Strengthen relationship management by maintaining consistent, high‑quality engagement with stakeholders at all levels.

• Monitor key customer success metrics, including retention, adoption, and satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate account data and reporting using tools such as UPS DRIVE and PredictIQ.
• Analyze trends and insights to proactively identify risks, prevent churn, and optimize renewal outcomes.

• Identify and develop upsell and cross‑sell opportunities within existing accounts.
• Create and present customized proposals aligned with customer needs and business goals.
• Partner with Business Development Managers to transition and close high‑value growth opportunities.

• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Product, and Customer Support to deliver seamless and consistent customer experience.
• Leverage strong stakeholder management internally to align teams around account strategy and execution.
• Share customer insights to influence product enhancements and broader business strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field; MBA or industry certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or supply chain consulting.
• Deep expertise in international shipping, freight, and supply chain management.
• Proven experience managing enterprise‑level, multi‑region, and multi‑stakeholder accounts.
• Strong ability to conduct executive‑level business reviews and strategic discussions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building abilities.
• Demonstrated success in driving customer satisfaction, retention, and account growth.
• Experience using CRM and analytics tools to manage performance and customer insights.

Employee Type: Permanent

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Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.