Freight Account Manager

WR Logistics; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing global freight forwarder is seeking a Freight Sales Account Manager to target road freight customers across the South of the UK. This role in Portsmouth offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000 plus uncapped commission and flexible working hours. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in freight sales and business development, ensuring long-term client relationships. Join a dynamic team that offers excellent career progression and modern office facilities.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Excellent company perks and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven background in freight sales or logistics business development.
• Strong new business development track record.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Win new road freight business across South of the UK.
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline of new customers.
• Develop long-term, profitable client relationships.
• Prepare quotations and present tailored freight solutions.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs.

Skills

Freight sales

Business development

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Job description

Freight Sales Account Manager / Business Development Manager

Location: Portsmouth (Modern Office)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 basic + strong uncapped commission
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (flexible)
Sector: Road Freight / Logistics

A growing global freight forwarder with multiple sites across the UK is seeking an experienced Freight Sales Account Manager / Business Development Manager to join its Portsmouth office.

This is a new business-focused role, targeting road freight customers across the South of the UK, offering excellent earning potential and long-term career progression within a fast-growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Win new road freight business across the South of the UK
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline of new customers
• Develop long-term, profitable client relationships
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure smooth onboarding
• Prepare quotations and present tailored freight solutions
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs

Candidate Profile

• Proven background in freight sales / road freight / logistics business development
• Strong new business development track record
• Confident negotiator with excellent relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and target-driven

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission with strong earning potential
• Modern Portsmouth office
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent company perks and benefits
• Career progression within a growing global freight forwarder

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.