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Account Specialist

CF Industries · Northbrook, IL · $52,900–$65,700 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with several departments to solve one customer problem.

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate account managers, supply chain, accounting and plants as the role requires.

Tell me about a time you had to tell a customer no. How did you keep the relationship strong?

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver hard news while protecting long-term business.

How would you learn about a product and market you have not worked with before, like nitrogen fertilizer?

What they are checking: Curiosity and willingness to learn the business deeply to serve customers well.

What would you do

A customer calls upset that their shipment is late during planting season. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm the customer and coordinate supply chain quickly at a critical time.

An invoice does not match the contract terms the customer agreed to. How do you fix it?

What they are checking: Whether they find the source of the error and work with accounting to correct it.

An account manager is traveling and a customer needs a quick decision on a contract change. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know what they can decide themselves and when to escalate.

About the work

Walk me through how you would manage a fertilizer sales contract from placement to completion.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the full contract life cycle the posting describes.

How do you keep track of many open contracts with different delivery terms?

What they are checking: Organization skills that prevent missed shipments or billing errors.

How comfortable are you with ERP systems and Excel for tracking orders?

What they are checking: Hands-on system skill needed to manage contract data accurately.

How do you make sure product specifications and quantities are correct before a shipment goes out?

What they are checking: Attention to detail that prevents costly delivery mistakes.

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The full job description

As published by CF Industries.

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy. Function: Sales Job Summary: The ideal candidate for this role will support the sales team by managing contracts from placement through completion while working closely with account managers, supply chain, accounting, manufacturing plants, and product management to ensure all customer concerns and needs are met. A successful Account Specialist will ensure customer satisfaction while becoming well versed in all aspects of CF’s business. Job Description: Job Responsibilities: • Complete all required duties: contract maintenance, order creation, delivery schedules, balance adjustments, and any other tasks as needed • Maintain thorough and consistent communication with internal and external customers to ensure all needs are met, ranging from timely shipment to day-to-day inquiries • Use internal systems/databases to create orders, issue credits/debits, inventory adjustments, assemble proper backup documentation, and review customer data as needed • Assist with the approval process for disputes, customer concerns, fee adjustments, and contract related changes • Be the main point of contact for any changes that occur with customer accounts • Collaborate with the Sales, Supply Chain, Finance/Accounting, Logistics, and Marketing teams to meet or exceed customer expectations • Be engaged and energetic to learn about all aspects of CF’s business including production capabilities, industry trends, and information about CF products and markets • Opportunities to travel to meet with customers, visit production facilities, and storage terminals Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent • Well-developed communication skills for internal and external relations • Good organization, administrative, and task management skills • Strong problem resolution and analytical skills. Must be able to exercise independent judgment within established guidelines • Familiar with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Ability to learn and navigate computer systems, SAP, and proprietary CF software • Familiarity with fertilizer/chemical industry, supply chain, or logistics is a plus, but not required • Ability to add to the CF culture in which everyone strives to succeed Position Scope: A successful candidate in this position will have strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. They will be a key resource for the sales team in maintaining and completing all contracts and orders. Through system navigation, business processes, and teamwork, a successful account specialist will build relationships with customers and work to see all sales through to completion. Along the way, an account specialist will be solving the issues that come up in complex transactions. The job changes daily and allows one to be constantly engaged, learning, and developing. The position allows for numerous learning opportunities, special projects, and potential growth within the company. Travel is not mandatory but occasionally encouraged in order to build a better understanding of the business and the industry. After-hours support is required on a rotating basis through the team. Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $52,900 - $65,700. The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range. In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/ The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by person(s) assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf • Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at talentacquisition@cfindustries.com . JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK

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