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Job area: Account Management
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SUMMARY

As a Key Account Manager in Operations at DSV, you will be responsible for managing and growing key accounts. You will work closely with clients to ensure their satisfaction and oversee the operational aspects of their shipments. You will collaborate with internal teams to provide exceptional service and meet client needs.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND / WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in key account management in the transportation and logistics industry
• Experience with supply chain management, transportation, warehousing, and distribution

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of transportation and logistics industry trends and best practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with international logistics and customs regulations
• Experience with sales and business development

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

AT WILL EMPLOYMENT

DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired for an undefined period of time as “at will” employees. This means that an employee may be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, provided the discharge does not violate any law*. Additionally, each employee has the right to terminate his/her employment at any time. *Except if employed in Montana, where termination requires just cause.
For this position, the expected base pay is: $71,000.00 - $106,500.00 / Annual. Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, geographical location, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
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DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at hr@us.dsv.com. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Account Management
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• Act as primary contact for key accounts as defined by branch- and regional management

• Penetrate customer’s organization to identify and build relationships at all levels
• Work across DSV’s network and divisions to maintain and grow share of wallet
• Ensure rates are current, communicated to OPS and submitted to ISSC for auto rating purposes
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• Provide clients with market insights to best predict and maneuver market challenges

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• Create, maintain and update SOPs

• Lead client onboarding and implementation
• Operational Execution
• Oversee day-to-day operational activities, identify risks, pain points and service gaps
• Lead any and all collaboration efforts across internal stakeholders involved with the client
• Head up and respond to spot quote requests identify upselling opportunities
• Ensure data quality KPIs are met including timeliness and billing days
• Achieve and maintain acceptable AR rating
• Performance Review
• Monitor, analyze and action customer performance according to committed volumes
• Monitor, analyze and action DSV performance according to KPIs in Service Level Agreement
• Ensure client reporting requirements are met
• Conduct effective client business reviews on scheduled cadence and own any follow up items
• Strategic Focus
• Facilitate/support contract and rate negotiations
• Identify new opportunities and structure deal teams to execute the opportunity to a win
• Develop account plans and action outlined satisfaction, threats and development opportunities
• Create and deploy bespoke logistics solutions according to client needs. Challenge the norm
• Determine necessity and feasibility of EDI and other tech solutions that will support eBooking
• Analyze volume- and workflows to optimize productivity and uncover cost savings for client
• Manage rate optimization and yield management
• Travel as necessary