MaerskSealand

Client Program Manager

MaerskSealand$70K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain management preferred.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in key account management and customer service within the logistics industry.
  • Proven track record of process optimization and project management.
  • Ability to influence decision-makers in a matrix organization.
  • Experience in addressing complex operational and commercial challenges.
  • Excellent influencing and communication skills, including interfacing at Executive Management level.
  • Proficiency in Chinese is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize service delivery and build strong customer relationships at both regional and global levels.
  • Develop and execute account program plans and optimization strategies.
  • Conduct management review and quarterly business review meetings to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain KPI alignment.
  • Act as the primary contact for operational issues and business implementations.
  • Lead customer-initiated projects and facilitate training sessions.
  • Maintain customer performance dashboards and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Retain and grow business by identifying customer pain points and offering tailored solutions.
  • Leverage market insights for strategic improvements to customer value propositions.
  • Drive global end-to-end process improvements across functions.
  • Promote operational excellence through best practices and LEAN methodologies.
  • Inspire and develop talent within the program management community.
  • Foster a motivating work environment and act as a role model for team members.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead customer-centric projects with a global impact.
  • Access to comprehensive training and development initiatives.
  • Engagement in a collaborative and innovative work culture.
  • Involvement in knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance best practices.
  • Potential for career progression in a dynamic organization.
Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Client Program Manager role is a critical role within the customer experience function to operationally serve a Key Client or Runway client. They are an essential element of the global account team, resulting in successful customer experience and business growth around the globe. The CPM covers all products and services (Ocean and Logistics & Services) and all brands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1/ Customer Experience (30%)

  • Optimize service delivery and maintain strong customer relationships at regional and global levels.

  • Develop and execute account program plans, optimization strategies, and priorities.

  • Conduct MBR/QBR meetings to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

  • Ensure SOP/IOP adherence and maintain KPI alignment between customer and internal teams.

  • Serve as the primary contact for operational matters, escalations, and business implementations.

  • Lead customer-initiated projects, stakeholder engagement, and training sessions.

  • Maintain customer dashboards, track performance, and drive corrective actions.

2/ Growth (30%)

  • Retain and grow business with customers while meeting GP targets.

  • Identify and address customer pain points, offering tailored supply chain solutions.

  • Leverage industry insights and competitive analysis to create value-driven opportunities.

  • Ensure neutrality and confidentiality in customer rate communications.

3/ Optimization (20%)

  • Drive global E2E process improvements across functions and geographies.

  • Promote operational excellence through best practices and LEAN methodologies.

  • Enhance productivity by applying automation, elimination, simplification, and standardization.

4/ Leadership & Transformation (20%)

  • Attract, develop, and retain talent within the PM community.

  • Inspire CX teams with vision and strategy while fostering a motivating work environment.

  • Act as a role model, delegate learning opportunities and provide coaching.

  • Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote best practices across key accounts.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain management.

  • Have more than 6 years of relevant experience with a proven track record of key account management, customer service, process optimization, implementation and project management in the logistics industry.

  • Ability to work in a matrix organization and influence decision-makers.

  • Proven and sustained track record of delivery with a focus on driving results through others.

  • Experience in working with a wide variety of complex operational and commercial challenges.

  • Excellent influencing skills.

  • Ability to interface with Executive Level Management

  • Being a team member supporting the global/regional/area teams proactively.

  • Ability to build strong & effective networks

  • Knowledge of risk management with the ability to identify activities.

  • Chinese speaking is a plus.

About MaerskSealand

Maersk Sealand is a Danish shipping company that provides container shipping services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Sealand is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, a global conglomerate that operates in various industries including shipping, logistics, and energy. Maersk Sealand has a fleet of over 700 vessels and serves clients in various industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare.
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