Freight Account Manager (Air & Sea)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Progression

Company Benefits

Company Bonus

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Freight Account Manager (Air & Sea) in Manchester. The role offers a £35,000–£45,000 salary plus commission, progression, and a company bonus, with hybrid working and client visits.

You will manage an existing portfolio, develop new business, negotiate rates, and work with internal teams to deliver excellent service. Some travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing freight accounts and developing commercial opportunities.
• Proven knowledge of air and sea freight operations and rates.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and manage on-site visits.
• Resident within commuting distance of Manchester or able to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of freight accounts.
• Identify and win new business opportunities and develop proposals.
• Negotiate freight rates and service levels with customers.
• Collaborate with internal operations to fulfil customer requirements.
• Attend client meetings and travel to sites as needed.
• Contribute to revenue growth through commissions and upsell.

Skills

Freight account management

Air & sea freight

Travel to client sites

Manchester commute

Job description

Freight Account Manager (Air & Sea)

£35,000 – £45,000 (OTE £55k+) + Commission + Progression + Company Benefits + Company Bonus

Manchester – Hybrid + Client Visits

Are you a Freight Account Manager or similar with Air and Sea Freight experience, looking to join a rapidly growing global logistics business where you can manage existing accounts, win new business and increase your earnings through commission?

Established 10 years ago, this global freight forwarding and logistics business provides multimodal transport and supply chain solutions to major customers across international markets. The UK operation has grown rapidly since its launch and, with significant further growth planned, they are now looking to strengthen their commercial team.

In this role, you will manage and develop an existing portfolio of freight accounts while identifying opportunities to win new business. You will build strong customer relationships, develop commercial opportunities, negotiate rates and work closely with internal teams to ensure customers receive an excellent service. The role will involve some travel to client sites, with a strong opportunity to increase your earnings through commission.

This role would suit a Freight Account Manager or similar with Air and Sea Freight experience, looking to join a rapidly expanding business and take ownership of key accounts whilst going out and winning new business.

The Role:

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of freight accounts
• Identify and win new business opportunities
• Build relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop commercial proposals and negotiate freight rates
• Work closely with internal operations teams to deliver customer requirements
• Attend client meetings and travel to customer sites when required

The Person:

• Freight Account Management experience
• Air and Sea Freight experience
• Willing to travel to client sites
• Commutable to Manchester

Freight Forwarding, Freight, Logistics, Account Manager, Sales, Business Development, Air, Sea, Ocean, Import, Export, New Business, Commission, Manchester, Greater Manchester, Stockport, Salford, Trafford, Liverpool, Bolton, Wigan

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.