Local Client Manager - Retail & Lifestyle Vertical

Maersk; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader is seeking a Local Client Manager in Mississauga, Canada, to manage and grow customer relationships in the Retail & Lifestyle sector. The role involves developing account plans, ensuring customer satisfaction, and identifying sales opportunities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in sales or account management within transportation and logistics. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packages are offered.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of external sales or account management experience in transportation and logistics.
• Strong understanding of ocean and non-ocean logistics products.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing customers within the Retail & Lifestyle vertical.
• Develop account plans to increase share of wallet across ocean and logistics services.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
• Ensure timely renewal of contracts and maintain competitive pricing strategies.
• Serve as the primary contact for operational and commercial escalations.
• Monitor and improve Net Promoter Score (NPS) for assigned accounts.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Salesforce.com proficiency

MS Office Suite proficiency

Independent work

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Understanding of logistics products

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Account Management & Growth

• Manage a portfolio of existing customers within the Retail & Lifestyle vertical.
• Develop account plans to increase share of wallet across ocean and logistics & services (L&S).
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities in Contract Logistics, Ground Freight, and Supply Chain Services.
• Ensure timely renewal of contracts and maintain competitive pricing strategies.

Customer Satisfaction

• Serve as the primary contact for operational and commercial escalations.
• Monitor and improve Net Promoter Score (NPS) for assigned accounts.
• Act on customer feedback to enhance service delivery and strengthen relationships.

Commercial Delivery

• Achieve revenue and profit targets for assigned accounts.
• Collaborate with product teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Support pricing and local charge strategies in alignment with area guidelines.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Customer Service, Finance Business Partner (FBP), and Product teams.
• Provide insights to vertical leadership on customer trends and opportunities.

Required experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of external sales or account management experience in transportation and logistics.
• Strong understanding of ocean and non-ocean logistics products.
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Salesforce.com and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel as required.

The Local Client Manager (LCM) is responsible for managing and growing existing customer relationships within the Retail & Lifestyle vertical. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving wallet share expansion, and supporting the growth of non-ocean logistics offerings such as Contract Logistics, Ground Freight (FTL & LTL), and Supply Chain Services . The LCM acts as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring commercial success and customer satisfaction.

Starting Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 USD*

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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