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Ascendo Resources · 1 day ago

Senior Key Account Manager

Ascendo Resources is a certified minority-owned staffing firm, and they are seeking a Senior Key Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of high-value strategic customers in the transportation and logistics space. The role involves driving revenue expansion, securing new business, and serving as a trusted advisor to customer leadership teams.

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Hiring Manager
Amy Smith
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Responsibilities

Grow existing key accounts through expanded services and new solutions
Develop and close new business from warm, high-potential leads
Build executive-level relationships and conduct in-person customer meetings
Lead proposals, pricing discussions, and contract negotiations
Meet or exceed revenue, volume, and gross margin targets
Partner with operations and pricing teams to ensure service excellence
Analyze account financials to identify growth and profitability opportunities
Maintain accurate CRM activity, pipeline, and forecasting
Represent the organization at customer and industry events
Travel approximately 2–3 times per month (up to 50%)

Qualification

Key account managementB2B salesLogistics experienceCRM proficiencyMicrosoft OfficeOperational experienceBilingual proficiencyNegotiation skillsRelationship-buildingCommunication skillsEmotional intelligenceStrategic mindset

Required

You must have logistics experience to be considered for this opportunity
Proven success in complex B2B sales and key account management
Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities
Strategic, results-driven mindset with high emotional intelligence
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field
5+ years managing and closing complex key account relationships

Preferred

10+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain preferred
Operational experience a plus
Bilingual proficiency a plus

Company

Ascendo Resources

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Ascendo Resources is a staffing and recruiting company providing accounting, finance, and it recruiting services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Scott Berger
Co-Founder of Healthcare Operations
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Brandie Jimenez
Partner at Ascendo Resources
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