Freight Account Manager — Path to Branch Manager (UK/Europe Travel)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Company Benefits

Progression

Company Car

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Freight Account Manager in Nottingham with hybrid work options. You will manage existing freight accounts, develop new business, and negotiate proposals, with travel to UK sites and occasional Europe travel.

The role offers progression to Branch Manager and a generous commission structure. The position targets someone with freight forwarding account management experience, willing to travel, and based near Nottingham.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Account Manager in freight forwarding or similar.
• Willingness to travel UK customer sites, with occasional Europe travel.
• Commutable distance to Nottingham.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing freight accounts.
• Develop new business and increase revenue across the region.
• Build relationships with key customers and negotiate commercial proposals.
• Travel to UK customer sites and occasionally across Europe.
• Progress into Branch Manager, building and leading a team around you.

Skills

Account management

New business development

Negotiation

Leadership

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Freight Account Manager in Nottingham with hybrid work options. You will manage existing freight accounts, develop new business, and negotiate proposals, with travel to UK sites and occasional Europe travel.

The role offers progression to Branch Manager and a generous commission structure. The position targets someone with freight forwarding account management experience, willing to travel, and based near Nottingham.