Strategic Account Manager

UPS UPS · Logistics · NEW YORK, NY +2

Strategic Account Manager at UPS responsible for managing and growing relationships with complex, high-value customers. Focuses on driving customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue expansion through strategic engagement, proactive issue resolution, and value-driven account management. Acts as a trusted advisor to strengthen customer loyalty, maximize account performance, and identify opportunities for long-term growth. Involves developing account strategies, managing issues, conducting business reviews, and identifying upsell/cross-sell opportunities. Requires experience in enterprise-level account management, international shipping, and supply chain management.

What you'd actually do

  1. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned strategic accounts, building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders and executive leaders.
  2. Develop and execute comprehensive account strategies that align customer goals with business objectives and growth opportunities.
  3. Lead resolution of complex or critical customer issues by coordinating with Sales, Support, and Operations teams.
  4. Conduct regular business reviews (QBRs) to assess performance, demonstrate value, and align on strategic priorities.
  5. Identify and develop upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or supply chain consulting
  • Deep expertise in international shipping, freight, and supply chain management
  • Proven experience managing enterprise-level, multi-region, and multi-stakeholder accounts
  • Strong ability to conduct executive-level business reviews and strategic discussions
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
  • Demonstrated success in driving customer satisfaction, retention, and account growth
  • Experience using CRM and analytics tools to manage performance and customer insights

Nice to have

  • MBA or industry certification preferred

What the JD emphasized

  • managing and growing relationships with complex, high-value customers
  • strategic engagement
  • proactive issue resolution
  • value-driven account management
  • strengthening customer loyalty
  • maximizing account performance
  • identifying opportunities for long-term growth
  • Demonstrate advanced stakeholder management by navigating complex customer organizations and aligning multiple decision-makers.
  • Manage relationships across multiple business units and geographies, ensuring consistency and alignment.
  • Apply strong strategic planning skills to identify long-term opportunities, risks, and expansion pathways within each account.
  • Lead resolution of complex or critical customer issues
  • Utilize strong project management skills to drive issue resolution, track progress, and ensure timely outcomes.
  • Advocate for customer needs internally to improve service delivery and overall experience.
  • Conduct regular business reviews (QBRs) to assess performance, demonstrate value, and align on strategic priorities.
  • Develop and execute tailored success plans to drive adoption and maximize return on investment.
  • Strengthen relationship management by maintaining consistent, high-quality engagement with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Monitor key customer success metrics, including retention, adoption, and satisfaction.
  • Analyze trends and insights to proactively identify risks, prevent churn, and optimize renewal outcomes.
  • Identify and develop upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.
  • Create and present customized proposals aligned with customer needs and business goals.
  • Partner with Business Development Managers to transition and close high-value growth opportunities.
  • Work closely with Sales, Operations, Product, and Customer Support to deliver seamless and consistent customer experience.
  • Leverage strong stakeholder management internally to align teams around account strategy and execution.
  • Share customer insights to influence product enhancements and broader business strategies.
  • Proven experience managing enterprise-level, multi-region, and multi-stakeholder accounts.
  • Strong ability to conduct executive-level business reviews and strategic discussions.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Demonstrated success in driving customer satisfaction, retention, and account growth.