Freight Account Manager

Detail2Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Performance based incentives

Private Medical insurance

Great training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading transport company in Manchester is seeking a Freight Account Manager to manage and expand customer accounts in European Road Freight. The role involves executing daily business, establishing customer relationships, and identifying new opportunities. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience, a strong ability to persuade, and be fluent in English. The position offers a salary of up to £35,000, along with a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an account management or new business role, preferably within European Road Freight.
• Energy and willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and growing the existing customer portfolio.
• Consistently executing daily business, such as order receiving and data entry.
• Identifying new opportunities with current customers.

Skills

Account management experience

Strong customer relationship building

Sales and negotiation

Fluency in English

Ability to work in a team

Persuasion and influence

Job description

Freight Account Manager – EU Road Freight – Manchester

Up to £35,000

About the Company

We are seeking an experienced Freight Account Manager to join a dynamic, industry‑leading transport business in a new role, based in Manchester. As a Freight Account Manager, you’ll work on interesting responsibilities like managing and growing existing accounts by bringing forth new services, expanding existing services offered, with a focus on increasing efficiency, adding value, maximizing profitability through the account’s supply chain. In this role, you will work on‑site with your peers five days a week, fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face‑to‑face interactions. Experience the full benefits of teamwork and immediate collaboration in a vibrant and engaging workplace.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and growing the existing customer portfolio
• Consistently executing daily business (receiving orders, data entry, informing customers about shipment status etc.)
• Establishing relationships with day‑to‑day contacts
• Selling and negotiating at a transactional level
• Identifying new opportunities with current customers outside the existing scope
• Establishing and proactively maintaining relationships with management level contacts both inside and outside your organisation
• Gathering, analysing, and preparing relevant information for business reviews and being an active participant
• Following up on the status of your customers’ transport operations

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in an account management or new business role, preferably within European Road Freight
• Energy and willingness to learn and grow
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Ability to work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results
• Strong ability to persuade, motivate, and influence others
• Must be fluent in English and preferably any other European language (e.g., Polish, Lithuanian, Spanish, French, German, Bulgarian etc.)

Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000
• Bonus Scheme
• Performance based incentives
• Private Medical insurance
• Great training and development opportunities

Application Note

Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.