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Director, Key Accounts
full-timeAtlanta

Summary

Location

Atlanta

Type

full-time

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What You’ll Do: 

This role primarily requires new business attainment through prospect engagement and identification of new business opportunities in support of the company’s strategy and growth objectives. Additional responsibility for management of assigned Key Account(s) to ensure revenue growth, account profitability, account maintenance, and customer satisfaction within Americold’s assigned vertical/business sector. Key Account(s) are considered Americold’s Top 100 customers, generating revenue in excess of $1 million annually. 


• Fosters collaborative partnership to drive customer specific strategic vision 
• Drives revenue and growth of assigned Key Account(s)
• Manages customer relationships to ensure ongoing review of opportunities and profitability of assigned Account(s)
• Expands services provided to the existing customer base such as Transportation, Multi-vendor Consolidation (MVC), value added services, and international opportunities
• Coordinates with other Business Development and Commercial staff regarding integration of new and existing Account(s)
• Manages and ensures appropriate, profitability and rate initiatives are executed for assigned Account(s)
• Responsible for analysis and review of monthly revenue & KPI reports that include tracking of Account(s) performance in relation to Company budget goals and objectives 
• Manages special projects to address customer-specific needs, working with customer, partner, and internal staff as needed
• Manages solution development process for new business opportunities, coordinating efforts of support functions  
• Maintain appropriate account information in CRM tool (Salesforce). 

What Experience and Education You Need: 

• Bachelor's degree in business, sales, or marketing or equivalent training in business or sales management
• 7-10 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years in management positions with increasing responsibilities 
• Experience in operational industries or business services in the areas of supply chain, warehousing, distribution, transportation, etc. Experience in the food industry with a focus on any or all of beef, pork, poultry, dairy, bakery, agricultural, or seafood related areas
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain business relationships with Executive-level decision-makers and internal resources at all levels
• Proven ability in developing creative solutions for potential and current customers
• Proven success in new business sales and closure 

What Could Set You Apart: 

• Masters degree
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple clients of various sizes. 
• Proficient in current technology platforms including Salesforce, Sharepoint, Webex, Microsoft Office
• Understanding of Supply Chain Systems such as WMS, TMS, OMS, and ERP’s 
• Ability to travel Estimated at 50%, including weekends and holidays as needed 

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions 
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending 
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work 
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks 
• Requires frequent travel by automobile and airplane up to 50% of the time 
• Required to evaluate facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing 
• Frequently carries loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds 
• Requires the use of various electronic tools 
• Occasionally works evenings or weekends in order to complete objectives or to attend meetings 
• Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes 
• Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. 
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

Other facts

Tech stack
Business Development,Customer Relationship Management,Revenue Growth,Strategic Vision,Supply Chain,Transportation,Sales Management,Operational Industries,Problem Solving,KPI Analysis,Project Management,Collaboration,Negotiation,Account Management,CRM Tools,Solution Development

About Americold

Americold is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with a more than 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability. With more than 230 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America – totaling approximately 1.4 billion refrigerated cubic feet – Americold ensures the safe, efficient movement of refrigerated products worldwide.

Our facilities are an integral part of the global food supply chain, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers with tailored, value-added services supported by responsive and reliable supply chains. Americold delivers world-class service that creates lasting value for our customers and the communities we serve.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Founding Year: 1903

What you'll do

  • The Director of Key Accounts is responsible for acquiring new business and managing relationships with top customers to ensure revenue growth and customer satisfaction. This includes expanding services and coordinating with other teams to meet customer needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Director, Key Accounts do at Americold?

As a Director, Key Accounts at Americold, you will: the Director of Key Accounts is responsible for acquiring new business and managing relationships with top customers to ensure revenue growth and customer satisfaction. This includes expanding services and coordinating with other teams to meet customer needs..

Why join Americold as a Director, Key Accounts?

Americold is a leading Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage company.

Is the Director, Key Accounts position at Americold remote?

The Director, Key Accounts position at Americold is based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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