Entry Level Key Account Specialist Jobs
New grad key account specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated ability to build client relationships can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Food & Beverage, Social Media, and Manufacturing, with employers like Cintas, TikTok, and Advantage Solutions hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Supplier Management (SM) Key Account Supervisor I assists Supply Chain Solutions customers with managing purchase and sales orders and interacts with global customer locations (i.e., origins) to facilitate successful movement of goods into the U.S. market. They interact with customer decision-makers to provide global transportation business information and to ensure smooth transactions and compliance.
We are seeking a detail-oriented member to join our team. This role involves managing purchase orders, fostering international relationships, driving business growth, and ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Order Management: Manage purchase orders, coordinating with global locations to ensure smooth goods movement and maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Relationship Building: Foster relationships with international UPS offices, update SOPs, and ensure operational compliance. Coordinate with Business Development teams on industry trends.
- Business Growth: Drive business growth by conducting strategic customer meetings, reviewing KPIs, and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance supply chain performance.
- Compliance and Documentation: Oversee document management and corrective action plans, ensuring origin compliance.
- Business Analysis Reports: Provide customers with business analysis reports to support analytical assessments of shipping activities, review the status of shipments, and ensure vendor compliance. Leverage advanced Excel skills to manipulate and analyze data effectively.
- Customer Advocacy: Act as a customer advocate to resolve pricing, service, and relationship issues and to prevent churn.
- Customer Experience: Deliver a seamless customer experience from initial contact to full integration for implementing new Supplier Management customers.
This position may require traveling depending on business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in supply chain management and/or ocean and customer relations.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) or be a current UPS employee with three years of UPS experience.
- Must have Ocean freight experience – Required
- Must have Intermediate Excel Skills – Required
- Proven experience delivering customer service in direct customer-facing environments – Required
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA:
- Job Grade: 202
- This is a remote position.
- Shift: 8 AM to 5 PM
- Last day to apply is Wednesday, November/18/2026 at 11:59 pm
COMPENSATION
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,172/year to $145,068/year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate’s work experience. Hired applicants are offered annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement program, Vacation, Paid Holidays and Personal time, Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law, and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.
EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Employer will sponsor visas for specific positions. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Supplier Management (SM) Key Account Supervisor I assists Supply Chain Solutions customers with managing purchase and sales orders and interacts with global customer locations (i.e., origins) to facilitate successful movement of goods into the U.S. market. They interact with customer decision-makers to provide global transportation business information and to ensure smooth transactions and compliance.
We are seeking a detail-oriented member to join our team. This role involves managing purchase orders, fostering international relationships, driving business growth, and ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Order Management: Manage purchase orders, coordinating with global locations to ensure smooth goods movement and maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Relationship Building: Foster relationships with international UPS offices, update SOPs, and ensure operational compliance. Coordinate with Business Development teams on industry trends.
- Business Growth: Drive business growth by conducting strategic customer meetings, reviewing KPIs, and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance supply chain performance.
- Compliance and Documentation: Oversee document management and corrective action plans, ensuring origin compliance.
- Business Analysis Reports: Provide customers with business analysis reports to support analytical assessments of shipping activities, review the status of shipments, and ensure vendor compliance. Leverage advanced Excel skills to manipulate and analyze data effectively.
- Customer Advocacy: Act as a customer advocate to resolve pricing, service, and relationship issues and to prevent churn.
- Customer Experience: Deliver a seamless customer experience from initial contact to full integration for implementing new Supplier Management customers.
This position may require traveling depending on business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in supply chain management and/or ocean and customer relations.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) or be a current UPS employee with three years of UPS experience.
- Must have Ocean freight experience – Required
- Must have Intermediate Excel Skills – Required
- Proven experience delivering customer service in direct customer-facing environments – Required
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA:
- Job Grade: 202
- This is a remote position.
- Shift: 8 AM to 5 PM
- Last day to apply is Wednesday, November/18/2026 at 11:59 pm
COMPENSATION
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,172/year to $145,068/year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate’s work experience. Hired applicants are offered annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement program, Vacation, Paid Holidays and Personal time, Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law, and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.
EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Employer will sponsor visas for specific positions. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Entry Level Key Account Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level key account specialist job?
Employers hiring entry level key account specialists look for candidates who can demonstrate communication skills, attention to detail, and a client-first mindset. Internship experience in sales, account management, or customer success gives you a clear edge. Highlighting any experience managing relationships, coordinating projects, or resolving client issues, even in part-time or campus roles, shows hiring managers you can handle the core responsibilities from day one.
Which companies hire entry level key account specialists?
Companies hiring entry level key account specialists right now include Cintas, TikTok, and Advantage Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large enterprise firms building out their account teams and mid-size companies looking for motivated candidates they can develop into long-term client managers.
Are there remote entry level key account specialist jobs?
Yes, though most postings at this level are on-site or hybrid. About 38% of entry level key account specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist if flexibility matters to you. Fully remote roles at this stage tend to be less common, as many employers prefer new hires to build client relationships and internal skills in person before transitioning to remote work.
Are these new grad key account specialist jobs?
Yes, these include new grad, recent graduate, and junior key account specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, or values a portfolio of client-facing or project work. If you're a recent graduate looking to move into account management, these roles are designed for candidates at exactly your stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level key account specialists?
Entry Level key account specialist roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Social Media, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on dedicated account teams to retain clients, manage renewals, and grow existing business, creating consistent demand for junior candidates who can be trained into the client-facing role quickly.