Logistics Account Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Logistics Account Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Employers in freight, 3PL, and global trade regularly file LCAs with the DOL, making this a viable path for international candidates with the right credentials.
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It's more than a job. As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Build Strong Customer Partnerships. Drive Operational Excellence.
Are you passionate about customer success, logistics, and creating solutions that make a real impact? Join Kuehne+Nagel as a National Air Logistics Operational Key Account Manager and become a trusted partner to some of our most strategic customers.
In this role, you'll serve as the primary operational contact for key accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and strengthening long-term customer relationships.
This position offers flexible placement within Kuehne+Nagel's Air Logistics network and can be based in Detroit, MI; Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA; or Dallas, TX. Candidates located in or willing to relocate to one of these strategic locations are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow relationships with strategic Air Logistics customers.
- Serve as the primary operational contact and escalation point for key accounts.
- Build trusted customer partnerships through regular communication and business reviews.
- Collaborate with Operations, Customer Care, Sales, and Management to deliver exceptional service.
- Drive KPI performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze operational performance and implement solutions to improve results.
- Lead customer business reviews and present key performance insights.
- Support customer onboarding, implementations, and new business transitions.
- Develop customized logistics solutions that meet customer needs.
- Ensure compliance with customer SOPs and operational requirements.
- Lead cross-functional projects that improve efficiency and service quality.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational optimization.
- Resolve operational issues and claims while maintaining customer confidence.
- Advocate for customer needs across the organization.
- Stay current on industry trends and logistics best practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in freight forwarding, transportation, supply chain, or logistics operations
- Strong knowledge of air import/export operations, freight forwarding processes, compliance requirements, and global supply chain best practices
- Proven experience managing strategic customer relationships and key accounts
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams
- Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across multiple departments and organizational levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable solutions
- Experience developing, monitoring, and presenting KPIs, service levels, and operational performance metrics
- Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting customer implementations, onboarding activities, and operational projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and business reporting tools
- Experience supporting multinational customers and complex global supply chains
- Ability to travel as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep understanding of airfreight operations, including carriers, gateways, routing, capacity management, transit times, security requirements, and international handoffs
- Experience working within Air Logistics, Freight Forwarding, or 3PL organizations
- Strong customer-facing experience managing escalations and delivering timely, professional communication
- Proven ability to coordinate across Operations, Pricing, Sales, Customer Care, Gateway teams, and international offices
- Ability to work effectively across multiple countries and time zones
- Strong attention to detail with experience maintaining SOPs, trackers, action logs, account plans, and operational playbooks
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and evolving customer requirements
- Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and building long-term customer partnerships
- High sense of urgency with strong follow-through and execution discipline
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-SB1
Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific process [e.g., screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.
WHO WE ARE
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
INTRODUCTION
It's more than a job. As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Build Strong Customer Partnerships. Drive Operational Excellence.
Are you passionate about customer success, logistics, and creating solutions that make a real impact? Join Kuehne+Nagel as a National Air Logistics Operational Key Account Manager and become a trusted partner to some of our most strategic customers.
In this role, you'll serve as the primary operational contact for key accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and strengthening long-term customer relationships.
This position offers flexible placement within Kuehne+Nagel's Air Logistics network and can be based in Detroit, MI; Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA; or Dallas, TX. Candidates located in or willing to relocate to one of these strategic locations are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow relationships with strategic Air Logistics customers.
- Serve as the primary operational contact and escalation point for key accounts.
- Build trusted customer partnerships through regular communication and business reviews.
- Collaborate with Operations, Customer Care, Sales, and Management to deliver exceptional service.
- Drive KPI performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze operational performance and implement solutions to improve results.
- Lead customer business reviews and present key performance insights.
- Support customer onboarding, implementations, and new business transitions.
- Develop customized logistics solutions that meet customer needs.
- Ensure compliance with customer SOPs and operational requirements.
- Lead cross-functional projects that improve efficiency and service quality.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational optimization.
- Resolve operational issues and claims while maintaining customer confidence.
- Advocate for customer needs across the organization.
- Stay current on industry trends and logistics best practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in freight forwarding, transportation, supply chain, or logistics operations
- Strong knowledge of air import/export operations, freight forwarding processes, compliance requirements, and global supply chain best practices
- Proven experience managing strategic customer relationships and key accounts
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams
- Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across multiple departments and organizational levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable solutions
- Experience developing, monitoring, and presenting KPIs, service levels, and operational performance metrics
- Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting customer implementations, onboarding activities, and operational projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and business reporting tools
- Experience supporting multinational customers and complex global supply chains
- Ability to travel as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep understanding of airfreight operations, including carriers, gateways, routing, capacity management, transit times, security requirements, and international handoffs
- Experience working within Air Logistics, Freight Forwarding, or 3PL organizations
- Strong customer-facing experience managing escalations and delivering timely, professional communication
- Proven ability to coordinate across Operations, Pricing, Sales, Customer Care, Gateway teams, and international offices
- Ability to work effectively across multiple countries and time zones
- Strong attention to detail with experience maintaining SOPs, trackers, action logs, account plans, and operational playbooks
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and evolving customer requirements
- Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and building long-term customer partnerships
- High sense of urgency with strong follow-through and execution discipline
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-SB1
Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific process [e.g., screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.
WHO WE ARE
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Logistics Account Manager
Align your degree to supply chain
H-1B sponsorship for Logistics Account Manager roles hinges on a specialty occupation finding. A degree in supply chain management, logistics, international business, or operations management strengthens that case far more than a general business degree.
Target 3PL and freight brokerage employers
Third-party logistics providers and freight brokers handle complex global accounts and regularly sponsor international talent. These firms are more accustomed to LCA filings than smaller regional carriers, making your sponsorship conversation more likely to land.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for logistics and account management roles. Focusing on companies with an active sponsorship track record cuts out the guesswork when you're evaluating which employers to pursue.
Check prevailing wage before salary talks
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you understand the wage floor and can flag any offer that may not clear the LCA requirement.
Clarify the LCA timeline with your offer
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but your employer needs to post the notice at your worksite before filing. Ask your HR contact to confirm this step is built into the onboarding timeline so your start date isn't delayed.
Document client-facing and analytical duties
USCIS scrutinizes whether a Logistics Account Manager role genuinely requires a specialty degree. Keep records of your responsibilities managing freight contracts, carrier negotiations, and data-driven account reporting to support the specialty occupation argument if USCIS issues an RFE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Logistics Account Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles that involve complex client account management, freight analytics, or international trade compliance tend to qualify more reliably than purely sales-focused positions. The employer's job description and your degree field both factor into the determination.
Which visa types are realistic for a Logistics Account Manager seeking U.S. sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path if the role meets specialty occupation criteria. Australian nationals can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a cap that's never been exhausted. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to a USMCA-listed profession. F-1 students can work in logistics account management roles during OPT or STEM OPT if the role relates to their degree field.
What degree field do I need to get sponsored as a Logistics Account Manager?
Supply chain management, logistics, international business, operations management, or industrial engineering all support the specialty occupation argument. A general business administration degree can work if your coursework included significant supply chain or logistics components. Pure marketing or communications degrees typically don't satisfy USCIS unless the employer can demonstrate the specific position requires that disciplinary background.
How do I find employers who sponsor visas for Logistics Account Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, searchable by role type and location. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor, rather than raising the topic cold in an interview with an employer who has no sponsorship track record.
Can a Logistics Account Manager role qualify for a green card through PERM?
Yes. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree, while EB-3 covers positions requiring at least two years of experience or a bachelor's degree. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the DOL, advertising the role to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Per-country backlogs can significantly affect actual wait times for applicants born in India or China.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Logistics Account Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.