Freight Account Manager

WR Logistics; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global freight forwarding client is looking for an experienced Freight Account Manager for their Birmingham operation. The role includes securing new business, managing accounts, and delivering exceptional customer service. The position offers a competitive salary along with unique bonus structures, technology provisions, and generous holiday time.

Benefits

Unique and uncapped bonus structure

Pension

28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Laptop & iPhone

Working Hours 08:00 - 17:00hrs

Qualifications

• Experience in Air & Sea / European sales or operations with a desire for business development.
• Self-starter with a portfolio of client leads.
• Track record of meeting sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage accounts, making outbound telesales calls.
• Handle quotations and operational logistics aspects.
• Promote brand and ensure exceptional customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Self-motivation

Communication

Sales Pipeline Management

Job description

Our client who are a global freight forwarding are currently recruiting for an experienced Freight Account Manager to join their growing business in the Birmingham area.

The right candidate should be able to cost, quote and operationally manage their accounts with suppliers of their choice.

What is on offer -

• Salary: Up to 35,000
• Unique, clear & uncapped bonus structure.
• Laptop & Iphone
• Working Hours 08:00 - 17:00hrs
• Pension
• 28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)

The day-to-day duties will include-

• Seek, Develop and secure new opportunities
• Make outbound telesales calls to potential clients to generate and identify new business opportunities
• Cold Calling & lead generation.
• Maintain and develop existing accounts, upsell additional services.
• Manage new accounts in your business base, ideally with the aim of becoming the sole supplier.
• Handle quotations & all operational aspects of Sea, Air and European Road movements.
• Build client base and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Actively promoting the brand and always provide exceptional customer service.
• Arrange regular client check ups.

Requirements -

• Previous experience in an Air & Sea / European sales role or, an operations role but with the passion to go into a business development / sales focused role is desired.
• Commercially focused with a strong passion for customer service.
• Self-motivated and driven with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• A confident communicator with a passion for their work.
• Has the ability to be a self-starter, build own sales pipeline as well as manage customer accounts and relationships.
• Ability to work successfully in an autonomous role.
• Have a portfolio of client leads.
• Proven sales targets and new business.

WR Logistics are the 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.