Freight Account Manager

TieTalent; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment firm is seeking a Freight Account Manager to join their team in Tyne and Wear. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 plus car allowance and commission. The Account Manager will work in a hybrid model, focusing on generating new business, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring excellent service delivery. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in logistics and proven sales experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Business Development or Sales.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation, and supply chain management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop effective business strategies.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to secure new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Identify and analyze market opportunities and emerging trends.
• Conduct client meetings to understand logistics requirements and offer tailored solutions.
• Negotiate and close business deals that deliver mutual value.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CRM software

Sales analytics tools

Job description

Freight Account Manager - Tyne and Wear - Up to £30,000 plus car allowance and commission

Our client are seeking a full-time Account Manager to join their team within the time-critical logistics sector. This role offers a hybrid working model, with flexibility to combine remote work and client-facing activities.

Overview

The Account Manager will focus on generating new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying market trends, and creating strategies to support business growth. Key responsibilities include engaging with potential clients to understand their logistics needs, presenting tailored solutions, negotiating contracts, and ensuring customer satisfaction at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to secure new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Identify and analyze market opportunities and emerging trends.
• Conduct client meetings to understand logistics requirements and offer tailored solutions.
• Negotiate and close business deals that deliver mutual value.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Use CRM systems and sales tools to manage pipelines and monitor performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record in Business Development or Sales.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation, and supply chain management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop effective business strategies.
• Proficient in CRM software and sales analytics tools.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Previous experience in time-critical logistics is a strong advantage.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

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