Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Customer Success Manager

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics$80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years experience in Customer Success or Account Management in Shipping, Logistics, or Supply Chain
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent
  • Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex issues to senior management
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset to navigate supply chain challenges
  • Strong analytical skills to translate operational metrics into action plans

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary operational contact post-contract, managing customer relationships and escalations
  • Monitor SLAs and KPIs, driving root-cause analysis for service deviations
  • Intercept customer demand forecasts to optimize capacity and coordinate internal teams
  • Support Key Account Manager with performance data to secure contract renewals
  • Monitor DSO and billing accuracy to ensure financial health of the account

Benefits

  • Variety of low-cost health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Company paid life insurance and short/long-term disability
  • Access to on-the-job career development opportunities
  • Exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel, and more
Full Job Description
Overview:

As a Customer Success Manager (CSM), you will join our global Account Team to secure long-term customer retention. You will oversee the global Customer Success strategy for a key account, bridging the gap between customer expectations and operational execution. By turning operational data into strategic value, you will drive continuous improvement, protect revenue, and support long-term partnership growth.

This role requires onsite presence 3 days a week in our Savannah, GA office.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Relationship & Escalation Management: Act as the primary post-contract operational contact. Represent the customer's voice internally, manage the CSAT lifecycle, and serve as the global escalation lead to resolve operational issues with Business Units.
  • Operational Governance: Own end-to-end monitoring of SLAs and KPIs, driving root-cause analysis for any service deviations. Lead the transition from contract signing to execution, ensuring alignment on SOPs.
  • Supply Chain Coordination: Intercept customer demand forecasts to optimize capacity. Coordinate internal teams (Finance, IT, Operations) to handle major supply chain disruptions smoothly.
  • Commercial Support & Growth: Support the Key Account Manager with performance data to secure contract renewals. Identify logistics inefficiencies to qualify new growth leads (new lanes, trades, or services) and drive adoption of digital visibility and sustainability tools.
  • Financial Health: Monitor DSO and billing accuracy to ensure the account meets financial and compliance targets.

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • Experience: 5-10 years of experience in Customer Success or Account Management in a Shipping, Logistics, or Supply Chain environment.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
  • Communication & Influence: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex operational issues to senior management and build trust across global business units.
  • Problem Solving & Acumen: A proactive, solution-oriented mindset to navigate supply chain challenges and drive consensus without direct authority.
  • Analytical Rigor: Strong data skills to translate operational metrics into performance stories and structured action plans.


WHEN YOU JOIN US

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being. Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work. From affordable healthcare to well-being, we've got you covered.

  • Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision after 30 days of employment
  • Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Explore career development with access to on-the-job training
  • Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more!


About Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) is a global logistics company that provides ocean transportation, inland transportation, and supply chain solutions. The company was formed in 1999 as a joint venture between Wallenius Lines and Wilh. Wilhelmsen. WWL operates a fleet of more than 50 vessels and has a global network of terminals and processing centers. The company's customers include manufacturers, retailers, and other businesses that require transportation and logistics services. WWL is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
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