Manager, Key Account Management

C.H. Robinson Worldwide; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

C.H. Robinson Worldwide is seeking a Manager of Key Account Management in Chicago, IL. Lead a team to own strategic accounts, drive growth across services, and deliver customer value through cross-functional collaboration.

You will coach performance, manage client relationships, and align internal resources to achieve profitability and service excellence in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and/or account management.
• Minimum 2 years of leading and managing teams.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial growth strategy and long-term success of a portfolio of strategic customer accounts.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with customer stakeholders to align on goals and opportunities.
• Guide Account Managers in identifying and executing on account expansion opportunities.
• Monitor account performance and health using internal tools and customer feedback to drive planning.
• Coach team members on financial drivers and help them understand pricing, cost-to-serve and revenue impact.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic selling

Account management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Data-driven decision making

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Manager, Key Account ManagementApply: Hybrid: Chicago, IL United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: R49489C.H. Robinson is looking for a **Manager, Key Account Management** to join our team. In this role you will lead a team of employees who directly support your aligned customer portfolio. This dual role blends direct account ownership with people leadership. You will be responsible for coaching, performance management, and strategic oversight to enhance team effectiveness and drive customer outcomes. You will collaborate cross functionally to align internal resources, remove barriers, and deliver scalable, high-quality services. This is a great opportunity to leverage your knowledge of the transportation and logistics industry, along with C.H. Robinson’s services, technology, and processes, to retain and grow strategic accounts through integrated, multi-service solutions and strong senior customer relationships.*\\*\\*The deadline to apply is **Friday, September 25, 2026 at 4:00pm CST**\\*\\****DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:**Strategic Account Oversight*** Own the commercial growth strategy and long-term success of a portfolio of strategic customer accounts* Build and maintain senior-level relationships with customer stakeholders to align on goals, challenges, and opportunities* Guide Account Managers in identifying and executing on account expansion opportunities* Monitor account performance and health using internal tools and customer feedback to drive proactive planning* Align account strategies with broader organizational objectives and market trends**Business Development and Customer Growth*** Own the account growth strategy and partner with the team to execute expansion plans across products, services, and geographies* Engage with senior customer stakeholders to uncover long-term opportunities and align growth strategies with their evolving needs* Support team members in identifying, qualifying, and advancing new business opportunities within their accounts* Guide the development of multi-service solutions that meet customer objectives and create long-term value* Participate in high-value negotiations and solution design, providing strategic oversight and escalation support* Use data, digital tools, and market intelligence to inform growth planning and customer conversations**Customer Experience and Advocacy*** Serve as the escalation point for strategic customer issues that require cross-functional coordination or executive engagement* Partner with internal teams, including operations, product, pricing, capacity, and technology, to align resources and resolve barriers* Ensure customer feedback and long-term needs are translated into actionable improvements across departments* Champion digital adoption and analytics-driven decision-making across the account team to enhance the customer experience* Represent the customer perspective in cross-functional initiatives that impact service delivery and process improvement* Support Account Managers in building strong day-to-day relationships that drive loyalty and satisfaction**Financial Accountability and Process Efficiency*** Provide strategic oversight of account profitability, volume trends, and commercial performance across the portfolio* Coach team members on financial drivers and help them understand how pricing, cost-to-serve, and revenue impact account health* Ensure team compliance with internal financial processes, including billing, contract management, and pricing governance* Partner with internal stakeholders to identify process improvements and drive cost optimization for customer accounts* Monitor risk indicators and escalate systemic financial issues or misalignment as needed**Team Leadership and Development*** Coach team members on business development, strategic selling, and solution design* Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide timely feedback, and support individual development plans* Leverage the Account Management Routine (AMR) process to assess team performance and account health* Support team members through complex deals by providing strategy guidance and internal navigation support* Drive accountability by tracking progress against growth, retention, and customer satisfaction goals* Identify skill gaps and develop tailored development plans to build capability and readiness* Support succession planning by identifying and developing future leaders within the team**QUALIFICATIONS**Required:* High School diploma or GED* Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and/or account management* Minimum 2 years of leading and managing teams* Site Specific: Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal)Preferred:* Supply chain, Logistic or Transportation knowledge* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Programs* Strong leadership skills in order to motivate, develop, empower, and energize others* Demonstrates and drives a data driven approach* Demonstrated influencing, negotiation, collaboration, communication and presentation skills* Proven track record of delivering measurable financial results through sales or account management solutions* Values a diverse and inclusive work environment**NOTE:** Promotion to this role may require successfully completing an internal assessment process; discuss details with your leadership.We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.**Compensation Range**$75,700.00 - $158,340.00The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!**Equal Opportunity**C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.EOE\\Disabled\\Veteran **Benefits****Your Health, Wealth and Self**Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:* Three medical plans which include* + Prescription drug coverage + Enhanced Fertility benefits* Flexible Spending Accounts* Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)* Dental and Vision* Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability* Paid observed holidays* 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees* Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada* Paid parental leave* Paid time off to volunteer in your community* Charitable Giving Match Program* 401(k) with 6% company matching* Employee Stock Purchase Plan* Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunitiesLearn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page