Freight Account Manager – RoRo and Out of Gauge

SDW Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established freight forwarder is seeking a commercially minded professional to sell specialist freight services. This varied role involves client development, project handling, and requires a proven background in commercial freight and operational capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, and the opportunity to shape your own career.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding or liner operations, especially out of gauge/breakbulk.
• Proven sales background with a commercial mindset.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new clients while managing existing relationships.
• Oversee large complex or project moves operationally.
• Take ownership of a varied and specialist role.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Sales ability

Communication skills

Job description

Are you looking for a unique role selling a specialist freight service, moving project, oversized and high value cargo around the world?

On behalf of an established freight forwarder with offices across the UK, we are looking to speak to commercially minded freight professionals who are looking for a commercial role, developing new business & quoting clients.

The Role:
Primarily you will be responsible for identifying and bringing in new clients, whilst also managing existing client base. You will also have the chance to dip in out operationally too, dealing with large complex or project moves.
This really is a varied & specialist role that you can make your own/
if you have a proven commercial & operational proven background at this level, along with that required spark, then we certainly would like to hear from you.

Essential Criteria:

• Freight forwarding or liner operations experience – ideally out of gauge / breakbulk
• Commercially minded & proven sales background / ability
• Excellent communication skills

About the Company:
This is a position with a leading freight forwarder that is growing rapidly.

Salary & Benefits:
For the right candidate our client is looking to pay a competitive salary for the right person along with uncapped bonus and other benefits. It’s all about you and what you can bring to the table, in terms of both experience, energy & the ability to build trust & rapport with clients.

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