Key Account Manager

CMA CGM

Key Account Manager responsible for managing key accounts and driving growth at CMA CGM. Building relationships, executing business plans, and ensuring customer satisfaction to achieve revenue targets.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeEast Rutherford • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,922 - $122,284 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute customer-specific business plans to achieve weekly quotas and annual growth targets.
Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring target volumes and revenues are met.
Build relationships across all decision-making levels within customer organizations to establish long-term partnerships.
Identify and qualify business opportunities across all company products, prioritizing high-potential accounts (e.g., customers moving >250 TEUs annually).
Monitor account profitability, ensure timely payments, and align pricing and services with company strategy.
Conduct in-person customer visits weekly, spending 50% or more of the week outside the office engaging with clients.
Execute cold calls quarterly to expand the customer base and onboard new accounts.
Lead negotiations for major contracts and opportunities, ensuring alignment with company goals.
Prepare and submit weekly reports, including: Expense Reports, KPI Territory Reports (sales performance, market trends, customer feedback).

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
5-10 years of general experience
5-10 years of industry experience
Minimum of 6 years of industry experience, preferably 4 years carrier outside sales experience.
Good computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Good communication & interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance
Retirement plans
Tuition repayment
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales performanceaccount managementbusiness planningnegotiationcustomer engagementcold callingreport preparationKPI analysisprofitability monitoringmarket trend analysis

Soft Skills

problem solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsindependencemultitaskingrelationship buildingleadershiporganizational skillscustomer servicestrategic thinking

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDBachelor’s Degree