Entry Level Key Account Manager Jobs
New grad key account manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or client-facing portfolio can carry more weight than tenure. Most openings mix on-site and remote roles across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Harrow, Advantage Solutions, and RXO hiring at this level now.
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Accelerate your career at RXO
RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.
As a Key Account Manager at RXO, you’ll serve as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for our most important intermodal and drayage clients , ensuring seamless execution across complex supply chains.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Serve as an advocate and liaison for RXO’s top intermodal and drayage clients, ensuring consistent communication, visibility, and overall customer satisfaction
- Expand existing customer accounts through strategic relationship development and mode-specific solutions
- Collaborate with operations, procurement, and carrier partners to secure competitive terms, including rate negotiations, capacity alignment, and specialized equipment needs (containers, chassis, rail, etc.)
- Maintain a strong understanding of intermodal and drayage networks, including port operations, rail providers, and inland distribution, to proactively meet client needs
- Manage shipments cradle-to-grave, ensuring execution, milestone tracking, and issue resolution across port, rail, and final-mile delivery
- Ensure the integrity of each shipment and the RXO brand by following standard processes and best practices
- Update internal systems and tracking tools throughout the day to maintain accurate reporting, visibility, and performance metrics
- Monitor billing accuracy, accessorials, and cost controls to ensure efficient and mutually beneficial operations
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
- 1+ year of professional experience
It’d be great if you also have:
- 5+ years of experience in a transportation or logistics environment, preferably with intermodal and drayage exposure
- Strong understanding of port operations, rail networks, and containerized freight movement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.
Why Join Us:
Our Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
Company-paid disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career and Leadership Development Programs
Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days
Our Culture
Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.
We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.
The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification.
Accelerate your career at RXO
RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.
As a Key Account Manager at RXO, you’ll serve as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for our most important intermodal and drayage clients , ensuring seamless execution across complex supply chains.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Serve as an advocate and liaison for RXO’s top intermodal and drayage clients, ensuring consistent communication, visibility, and overall customer satisfaction
- Expand existing customer accounts through strategic relationship development and mode-specific solutions
- Collaborate with operations, procurement, and carrier partners to secure competitive terms, including rate negotiations, capacity alignment, and specialized equipment needs (containers, chassis, rail, etc.)
- Maintain a strong understanding of intermodal and drayage networks, including port operations, rail providers, and inland distribution, to proactively meet client needs
- Manage shipments cradle-to-grave, ensuring execution, milestone tracking, and issue resolution across port, rail, and final-mile delivery
- Ensure the integrity of each shipment and the RXO brand by following standard processes and best practices
- Update internal systems and tracking tools throughout the day to maintain accurate reporting, visibility, and performance metrics
- Monitor billing accuracy, accessorials, and cost controls to ensure efficient and mutually beneficial operations
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
- 1+ year of professional experience
It’d be great if you also have:
- 5+ years of experience in a transportation or logistics environment, preferably with intermodal and drayage exposure
- Strong understanding of port operations, rail networks, and containerized freight movement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.
Why Join Us:
Our Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
Company-paid disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career and Leadership Development Programs
Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days
Our Culture
Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.
We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.
The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification.
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Who's Hiring
- Harrow5
- Advantage Solutions4
- RXO3
- Labcorp3
- Solenis3
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals8
- Medical Devices6
- Chemicals & Materials6
- Manufacturing5
- Food & Beverage5
Entry Level Key Account Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level key account manager job?
Entry level key account manager roles reward candidates who can demonstrate communication skills, a client-service mindset, and comfort with CRM tools, even without years of experience. Highlight internships, campus sales roles, or any experience managing relationships or hitting targets. A cover letter that speaks directly to a company's client base and industry signals the kind of initiative these employers look for at the junior level.
Which companies hire entry level key account managers?
Companies hiring entry level key account managers right now include Harrow, Advantage Solutions, and RXO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. A wide range of employers at this level actively recruit new graduates, including technology vendors, staffing firms, and consumer goods companies that build account management pipelines from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level key account manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this level. About 20% of entry level key account manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many employers still prefer in-person onboarding and client interaction for early-career candidates. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate helps you target the format that fits your situation.
Are these new grad key account manager jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior key account manager roles alongside broader entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, co-ops, or a strong client-facing portfolio as qualifying credentials. Look for language like "no experience required," "training provided," or "recent graduates encouraged to apply" as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level key account managers?
Entry Level key account manager roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to have high client volume and structured onboarding programs that make them practical entry points for candidates building account management experience for the first time.