Key Account Manager

Uline; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site café

401(k) with 6% employer match starting

Tuition assistance program

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Bonus programs

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Key Account Manager to drive growth by managing over 100 of the company’s largest customer accounts across North America. You will develop sales strategies, propose product solutions, and coordinate with regional and corporate teams to meet business objectives.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving, and the ability to navigate complex customer needs, with travel up to 20% of the year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous sales experience required.
• Strong communication skills essential for difficult conversations.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention-to-detail are needed.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Manage 100+ of Uline’s largest and most complex customer accounts to shape sales strategy.
• Deliver effective product solutions and pricing to meet customer needs and business objectives.
• Assist customers with eProcurement and eInvoicing implementations.
• Participate in weekly sales meetings with leadership to review performance and improvements.
• Serve as liaison between customers, regional locations and corporate teams.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Sales strategies for satisfied customers! As a Key Account Manager at Uline, identify sales opportunities and make recommendations to support key customer accounts. Help drive Uline’s growth and success as North America’s top distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials.

Careers Packed with Potential

Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage over 100 of Uline’s largest and most complex customer accounts to shape sales strategy across our North American locations.
• Deliver effective product solutions and pricing recommendations to support customer needs and business objectives.
• Assist customers with eProcurement and eInvoicing implementations.
• Participate in weekly sales meetings with leadership to review performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison between customers, Uline’s regional locations and corporate teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous sales experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate challenging conversations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the year.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations and 17 sales offices.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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