MaerskSealand

Global Client Manager

MaerskSealand$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Homer, IL
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience; certifications such as CIFFA or CITT are a plus.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain management, or shipping.
  • Proven expertise in managing strategic customer relationships in complex, solution-oriented environments.
  • Strong understanding of FMCG supply chains, especially in food & beverage, personal care, consumer goods, or pharmaceuticals.
  • Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office and AI-enabled productivity tools like Copilot and ChatGPT.
  • Outstanding communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated mindset of continuous improvement and problem-solving commitment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact for strategic customers, fostering relationships with various levels within the client organization.
  • Lead strategic initiatives and special projects that support long-term growth and enhance partnerships.
  • Act as a supply chain consultant to identify and recommend performance-improving logistics solutions.
  • Establish and monitor Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with customers.
  • Drive the expansion of Maersk's logistics portfolio by identifying opportunities across various services like Ocean, Air, and Warehousing.
  • Oversee account profitability, support contract renewals, and sustain strategic relationships.
  • Coordinate resources across teams to resolve complex customer challenges and enhance service excellence.

Benefits

  • Flexible, remote-based work arrangement.
  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Engagement with senior customer stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Opportunities to shape and innovate supply chain solutions for leading global brands.
  • Dynamic work environment within a matrix organization.
Full Job Description
  • Manage strategic global customers and play a direct role in strengthening long-term partnerships and business growth.
  • Collaborate across commercial, operational, and functional teams in a truly global and integrated logistics environment.
  • Work in a flexible, remote-based role with exposure to senior customer stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Access ongoing development opportunities while helping shape innovative supply chain solutions for some of the world's leading brands.


Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic customers, building trusted relationships across all levels of the client organization, from operational teams to executive leadership.
  • Lead customer strategic initiatives, special projects, and the integration of new business opportunities to support long-term growth and partnership success.
  • Act as a strategic supply chain consultant, identifying opportunities to improve customer performance and recommending integrated logistics solutions that create measurable business value.
  • Establish, monitor, and continuously improve Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in partnership with customers and Program Management teams.
  • Drive the expansion of Maersk's integrated logistics portfolio by identifying opportunities across Ocean, Air, Customs, Warehousing, Domestic Transportation, Supply Chain Management and Value-Added Services.
  • Monitor account profitability, support contract renewals, and contribute to the sustainable growth of strategic customer relationships.
  • Lead through influence across Program Management, Operations, Customer Service, Product, Finance, and Commercial teams to deliver successful customer outcomes in a matrix organization.
  • Resolve complex customer challenges, manage escalations, and coordinate resources across the organization to ensure service excellence and customer satisfaction.
  • Manage a portfolio of strategic accounts while maintaining flexibility to support additional customers and commercial initiatives as business needs evolve.


What We Are Looking For
  • Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement - someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Industry certifications such as CIFFA or CITT are considered an advantage.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain management, shipping, or related industries.
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience managing strategic customer relationships in a complex, solution-oriented environment.
  • Understanding of FMCG supply chains and customer environments is highly valued, particularly within food & beverage, personal care, consumer goods, or pharmaceutical sectors.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and AI-enabled productivity tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies.


Job Type: Full-time

Location: Chicago, IL (Remote)

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000*

*The stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary and may be adjusted based on market conditions, experience, and location. Final compensation will be discussed directly with the selected candidate(s) in compliance with all applicable laws.

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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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