Freight Account Manager

Reed; Felixstowe; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Freight Account Manager. This fully remote role requires strong sales experience in the freight forwarding industry. Responsibilities include developing new customer sales and managing existing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction. The position offers a competitive salary, generous commission scheme, and various benefits including career growth opportunities and a flexible work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance program

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible work culture

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• Previous experience as a Freight Account Manager or Business Development Manager within freight forwarding is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and requirements in the freight forwarding sector.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, able to foster relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop external sales with new customers while maintaining existing business relationships.
• Compile competitive quotes and proposals for new and potential customers.
• Ensure customer needs are met effectively and managed proficiently.
• Ensure all bookings comply with Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Freight forwarding knowledge

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Freight Account Manager

• Location:Remote
• Job Type:Full-time
• Salary:£35,000 - £39,999(Dependent on Experience) + Commission Scheme

We are seeking an ambitious Freight Account Manager to join our flourishing branch at a consistently growing company. This role is a fully remote role working for a Yorkshire based client, ideal for someone with a robust sales background in the freight forwarding industry, eager to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop external sales with new customers while maintaining existing business relationships.
• Compile competitive quotes and proposals for new and potential customers.
• Ensure customer needs are met effectively, monitored regularly, and accounts are managed proficiently.
• Ensure all bookings and transactions are made in accordance with our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven knowledge and experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• Previous experience as a Freight Account Manager or Business Development Manager within freight forwarding is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and requirements in the freight forwarding sector.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to foster relationships with key stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a generous commission scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a Cycle to Work scheme and an Employee Assistance program.
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment that encourages progression and taking on new challenges.
• A flexible work culture with a focus on work-life balance and a friendly, collaborative team atmosphere.

How to Apply:

If you are a driven sales professional looking to elevate your career within the freight forwarding industry, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. We are excited to consider how you could make a significant impact with us.