Senior Client Development Director

Hub Group; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hub Group is seeking an experienced logistics professional to serve as the executive point of contact for Tier 1 clients. This role emphasizes managing relationships, designing supply chain solutions, and developing strategies focused on growth and performance improvement.

The ideal candidate will have strong logistics and supply chain experience, communicate effectively with executive clients, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and TMS/WMS systems. A robust compensation package is provided, including bonuses and equity eligibility.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in logistics or supply chain environments.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex, multi-service customer accounts.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing, transportation, and network design principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated executive contact for Tier 1 clients.
• Lead customized supply chain solutions design and delivery.
• Develop and execute annual and multi-year account strategies.

Skills

Logistics experience

Supply chain management

Financial acumen

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

TMS/WMS systems

Job description

Job Description

• Serve as the dedicated executive point of contact for assigned Tier 1 clients with large footing in warehouses, cross‑docks and consolidation centers, owning overall relationship health, performance outcomes, and strategic alignment.
• Lead the design and delivery of customized supply chain solutions spanning warehousing, transportation, labor strategies, reporting, and facility/network considerations.
• Develop and execute annual and multi‑year account strategies focused on value creation, continuous improvement, and customer growth objectives.
• Facilitate Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews, leveraging advanced analytics and performance insights to drive decision‑making and improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with Account Operations, Warehouse leaders, and functional leadership in Managed Transportation, Brokerage, and Intermodal BU’s to ensure execution aligns with highly tailored customer requirements and SLAs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Pricing, and Finance teams on cross‑functional pricing decisions, solution design, and commercial strategy.
• Own escalation management for complex operational, financial, or service issues, ensuring rapid response and clear customer communication.
• Engage regularly with the assigned Sales partner and Executive Sponsor to ensure alignment, advocacy, and executive‑level support.
• Develop strong relationships with client leadership levels.
• Develop understanding of client needs including future business changes, demand/supply cycles, and areas for growth.
• Remediate client‑level escalated credit disputes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, or 3PL environments with multi‑site or enterprise‑level scope.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex, multi‑service customer accounts with significant revenue responsibility.
• Proven ability to develop and execute multi‑year strategic plans that drive growth, profitability, and operational performance.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with pricing strategy, cost optimization, and commercial decision support.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives across operations, engineering, commercial, and finance organizations without direct authority.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into executive‑level insights and recommendations.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders and building relationships at executive levels internally and externally.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, and network design principles within a 3PL or distribution environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, including leading executive business reviews and strategic discussions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with a high degree of autonomy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and data analysis platforms; experience with TMS/WMS systems preferred.
• Willingness to travel based on customer and business needs.

Salary

$100,000 - $135,000/year base salary + Bonus and Equity Eligibility

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, but it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays