Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment · 13 hours ago
Strategic Key Account Manager
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expAltius Talent is an established French freight forwarder with a global presence, and they are seeking a Strategic Key Account Manager to lead U.S. export freight forwarding operations. The role involves managing operational performance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving productivity improvements for a strategic customer account.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Lewis Wilson
Responsibilities
Lead and own U.S. export freight forwarding and LLP operations for a strategic customer account
Manage end-to-end operational performance including service levels, cost control, and execution quality
Translate customer contracts and service blueprints into scalable operating processes
Drive productivity improvements, cost savings, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure full compliance with U.S. export regulations, NVOCC requirements, and security standards
Lead on-site and shared-service teams delivering daily export operations
Qualification
Required
4+ years in freight forwarding, logistics, or LLP operations with leadership responsibility
Strong export operations background across Air Freight and Ocean Freight
Working knowledge of Incoterms, NVOCC concepts, and U.S. export regulations
Experience managing high-profile or strategic customer accounts
Ability to lead teams and drive operational performance
Company
Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment
Chosen and recognised by the industry's leading forwarders and rising independents, Altius Talent recruits across the full spectrum of global logistics.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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