Freight Account Manager role (Progression to Branch Manager)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Company Benefits

Progression

Company Car

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment in Nottingham is seeking a Freight Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of freight accounts with hybrid working and travel across the UK and Europe. You will build client relationships and negotiate proposals while driving new business and revenue growth.

The role offers a clear path to Branch Manager, with a strong commission structure and progression opportunities within a multinational logistics group.

Qualifications

• Account Manager in freight forwarding or similar
• Comfortable travelling to customer sites across the UK
• Commutable 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

Freight forwarding experience

Account management

Business development

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Job description

Freight Account Manager role (Progression to Branch Manager)

£50,000 – £60,000 (OTE £80k + ) + Commission + Company Benefits + Progression + COmpany Car

Nottingham – Hybrid + UK & European Travel

Are you a Freight Account Manager looking to become the go-to freight specialist, build and lead your own team, run your own office and benefit from a generous commission structure?

Established in the 1980s, this international freight forwarding specialist is part of a large global logistics group with a multi-million-pound turnover. The group provides end-to-end transport solutions across road, air and sea freight, working with clients across a range of industries and continuing to expand its international network.

In this role, you’ll manage and grow an existing portfolio of freight accounts while developing new business across the region. You’ll build strong customer relationships, negotiate rates and identify opportunities to increase revenue. While account management is the core of the role, you’ll also have a strong focus on winning new business and growing your portfolio. The role involves regular UK customer travel and occasional European travel.

This role would suit an experienced Freight Account Manager looking to take on greater responsibility, develop new business and progress into a leadership position.

The Role:

• 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

The Person:

• Account Manager in freight forwarding or similar
• Comfortable travelling to customer sites across the UK
• Commutable Nottingham

Reference: BBBH27318

Freight, Freight Forwarding, Account Manager, Account Manager, Sales, Business Development, Logistics, Road, Air, Sea, Import, Export, Commission, Branch Manager, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Mansfield, Newark, East Midlands, UK, Europe

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