Chicago - Key Account Manager
Frey Consulting Group, Chicago, IL, United States
Responsibilities
Manage and develop a portfolio of strategic accounts within the freight forwarding and logistics sector
Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnership growth
Identify opportunities to expand services across air, ocean, and ground transportation solutions
Collaborate with internal operations, pricing, and customer service teams to deliver tailored logistics solutions
Conduct regular business reviews with clients to evaluate performance, KPIs, and future opportunities
Monitor market trends and customer supply chain needs to proactively recommend solutions
Support contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and service agreements
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain account management
Proven track record managing and growing large strategic accounts
Strong understanding of international logistics including
air and ocean freight
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams
Results-driven with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
About the Company:
Join a well-established global logistics provider with a strong international network. With ~180 company-owned locations, over 8,600 employees, they offer land transport, air & sea freight, and specialized logistics solutions
About Caliber
Caliber is a recruiting company that specializes in freight forwarding and logistics. Our vision is to become one of the nation’s top niches recruiting agencies known for our industry expertise and high-quality talent network. Not only will we strive to be diligent in our profession, but use the same level of commitment to be servant leaders within our community.
Please submit your resume for consideration.
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Manage and develop a portfolio of strategic accounts within the freight forwarding and logistics sector
Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnership growth
Identify opportunities to expand services across air, ocean, and ground transportation solutions
Collaborate with internal operations, pricing, and customer service teams to deliver tailored logistics solutions
Conduct regular business reviews with clients to evaluate performance, KPIs, and future opportunities
Monitor market trends and customer supply chain needs to proactively recommend solutions
Support contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and service agreements
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain account management
Proven track record managing and growing large strategic accounts
Strong understanding of international logistics including
air and ocean freight
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams
Results-driven with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
About the Company:
Join a well-established global logistics provider with a strong international network. With ~180 company-owned locations, over 8,600 employees, they offer land transport, air & sea freight, and specialized logistics solutions
About Caliber
Caliber is a recruiting company that specializes in freight forwarding and logistics. Our vision is to become one of the nation’s top niches recruiting agencies known for our industry expertise and high-quality talent network. Not only will we strive to be diligent in our profession, but use the same level of commitment to be servant leaders within our community.
Please submit your resume for consideration.
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