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National Account Coordinator

The major client supporter — coordinating activities for national-level customer accounts.

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Job markets for National Account Coordinators
Employment concentration · ~388 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a National Account Coordinator

As a National Account Coordinator, you support the management of major national accounts. You coordinate activities, track commitments, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure smooth execution of national programs. The role bridges national account management with operational execution.

Your day involves tracking programs, coordinating with field teams, communicating with buyers, and managing documentation. National accounts are complex with multiple stakeholders, locations, and programs. Keeping everything organized and moving forward requires strong coordination skills.

The hardest part is managing complexity across many parties. National accounts involve corporate buyers, field sales, operations, and customer locations. Coordinating across all these parties requires organization and communication. The people who thrive here are highly organized, effective communicators who can track many moving pieces.

IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
RecognitionModerate
RelationshipsModerate
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Account complexityIndustry focusCoordination scopeSales involvementTravel requirements
National account coordination varies by industry and account complexity. Retail accounts have different dynamics than foodservice or industrial. Some roles include sales activity; others are purely coordination. Travel varies from minimal to significant. Technology platforms affect coordination methods.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all National Account Coordinators (SOC 11-2022.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Managing complex account activities
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Knowing how national accounts work
What national accounts would I be supporting?
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Is there sales involvement?
How much travel is required?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$67K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
604K
U.S. Employment
+4.7%
10yr Growth
49K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingActive ListeningNegotiationCritical ThinkingManagement of Personnel ResourcesJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasionSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringReading Comprehension
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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