Key Account Specialist

  • Charles Industries, LLC.
  • Schaumburg, Illinois
  • 09/13/2025
Full time

Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing the post-sale process, activities for key accounts , and delivering customer service with a commitment to customer satisfaction. Serving as a liaison between the client, sales, and various internal departments to ensure a seamless sales experience through communication and customer advocacy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Processing purchase orders and change orders.

  • Responsible for customer relationship management on the assigned accounts.

  • Responsible for post-sale account management , including account performance reviews, key metric analysis, and lead corrective action implementation.

  • Manage and coordinate projects for key accounts.

  • Partner with sales to support opportunities in the pre-sale stage .

  • Process sale sample s, warranty, and field trial orders.

  • Track field trial progress and provide strategic insight for improvements.

  • Provide input on inventory planning, forecasting, and inventory management strategies.

  • Collaborate with Supply Chain on production planning adjustments to al ign with customer delivery needs.

  • Resolve daily operational matters like backlog, shipping and billing discrepancies, return orders, and customer complaints.

  • Perform other duties as assigned .

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills .

  • Strong customer focus and relationship-building skills .

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent time management skills .

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or related fields.

  • 5 years of account management or customer service experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

  • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Project Management experience desired.

  • Experience in forecasting through accurate data analysis and strategic modeling techniques.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements:

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

  • Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential job functions.

  • Employees regularly work in an office environment.



The pay range for this position is $67,373-$79,786 annually. The base pay offered may vary depending on the position offered, geographic location, education, training, and/or experience.



Compensation details: 6 Yearly Salary



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