Key Account Manager

Overview

Join a rapidly growing team as a Key Account Manager. This role focuses on enhancing the shipper experience for vendors and sellers who utilize inbound transportation services. As part of a team driving innovation in transportation and logistics, you will play a key role in identifying network shipper defects, coaching shippers, and managing performance improvements. Collaborate directly with shippers to develop solutions and take proactive measures to enhance their performance metrics.

• Monitor, verify, and present data on a daily basis.
• Address transportation disruptions and overcome barriers in real-time.
• Identify root causes of transportation defects.
• Maintain daily logs for assigned shippers.
• Lead weekly calls with assigned shippers.
• Conduct Daily Business Review Stand up calls.

• Account management and customer service experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including data navigation and interpretation.
• Problem-solving skills, particularly in logistics and transportation.
• Experience in intermodal and supply chain management.

• 2 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• Understanding of basic data analytical skills.
• Ability to write documents on process improvement proposals.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Industry backgrounds such as party planning, event coordination, real estate, sales, and restaurants are valued.

This role is based 100% on site, providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience and potentially transition to a full-time position. Work alongside top customers and benefit from support and training for technical skills, with a focus on developing interpersonal and organizational abilities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Tempe, AZ. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing ae double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter for other accommodation options.