Loadsmart

Director, Global Account Management

Loadsmart$170K — $200K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in account management or customer success, with 4 years in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrated success in achieving NRR and retention targets in startups.
  • Strong executive presence with experience in C-suite relationship building.
  • Experience managing large enterprise accounts across various industries.
  • Proficiency in CRM systems, especially Salesforce, with a data-driven approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a global account management team focused on customer success.
  • Define and execute the global account management strategy, emphasizing retention and growth.
  • Serve as an executive sponsor for strategic global accounts, cultivating high-level relationships.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance the customer journey from sale to renewal.
  • Implement scalable processes to improve customer account health and reduce churn.
  • Analyze market trends and account data to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Ensure consistent account management practices across global regions.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary to reward top talent.
  • Equity package allowing employees to become shareholders.
  • Unlimited PTO and sick days for work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
  • 401k matching to support retirement savings.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Global Account Management to lead and grow our Account Management Team and portfolio of key enterprise clients across global markets. Reporting to the SVP of Customer Experience, this role is responsible for building and scaling a high-performing global account management organization, driving revenue retention, expansion growth, and serving as the executive voice for our customer relationships. Job Type: (Exempt) - U.S. Only DEPARTMENT: Customer Success LOCATION: Chicago IL or remote, depending on location WHAT YOU GET TO DO: • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of regional and senior account managers across multiple geographies, fostering a culture of accountability, customer obsession, and continuous growth. • Own the global account management strategy, including retention targets, net revenue retention (NRR), upsell/cross-sell playbooks, rules of engagement with Sales and executive relationship programs. • Serve as an executive sponsor for a defined set of strategic global accounts, building deep C-suite and VP-level relationships in partnership with Sales. • Partner closely with Sales, Product, and Marketing to ensure a seamless customer journey from initial sale through renewal and expansion. • Develop and implement scalable processes, tools, and frameworks that improve account health, increase customer lifetime value, and reduce churn. • Analyze account performance data and market trends to inform strategy, identify risks early, and surface growth opportunities. • Collaborate with regional leaders to ensure consistent execution of account management practices across diverse global markets and customer segments. • Represent the voice of the customer internally, advocating for product improvements and service enhancements based on client feedback. • Build and present regular business reviews (QBRs/EBRs) at the executive level, both internally and with key client stakeholders. • Drive forecasting accuracy and pipeline visibility for renewal and expansion revenue. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • 8+ years of experience in account management, customer success, or enterprise sales, with at least 4 years in a leadership role managing global or multi-regional teams. • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding NRR, retention, and expansion targets in a fast-moving startup environment • Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to build and sustain C-suite relationships. • Experience working with large, complex enterprise accounts across multiple industries and geographies. • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, comfortable influencing without authority across Sales, Product, Marketing and Operations. • Data-driven mindset with proficiency in CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) and experience using analytics to drive decisions. • Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. • Ability to travel internationally as required (up to 20%). • Experience in logistics or global supply chain is a strong plus. $170,000 - $200,000 a year The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role's scope and complexity, the candidate's experience and expertise. In addition to your base compensation offer, this role is eligible for an incentive bonus andyou will also receive stock options and benefits listed below. WORKING AT LOADSMART: • Competitive base salaries - we believe in rewarding top talent • Extremely competitive Equity package - become a shareholder in our company! • Loadie Time Off - PTO and sick days without a limit • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans • 401k Match

About Loadsmart

Loadsmart is a digital freight broker that uses artificial intelligence to optimize the shipping process. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York City. Loadsmart offers a range of services, including instant pricing and booking, real-time tracking, and predictive analytics. The company partners with a variety of carriers to provide its services, and its platform integrates with a number of transportation management systems. Loadsmart has raised over $150 million in funding to date, and its investors include Maersk Growth, BlackRock, and Chromo Invest.
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200 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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