Freight Forwarding Sales Account Executive – Hybrid Working

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a driven Freight Forwarding Sales Account Executive to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers a competitive salary and an impressive bonus structure, along with the flexibility of hybrid working. You will engage with existing customers to uncover new business opportunities without the pressure of cold calling. Join a forward-thinking logistics company that values customer relationships and rewards your sales achievements. If you are self-motivated and passionate about delivering exceptional service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Strong bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance

Simply health Cash Plan after 6 months’ probation

Qualifications

• Experience in Air & Sea / European sales and operations.
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets and develop new business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and secure new opportunities with existing clients.
• Maintain and upsell to existing accounts while providing excellent service.

Skills

Sales Account Management

Customer Relationship Management

Telesales

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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Client:

White Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Freight Forwarding Sales Account Executive – Up to £35,000, Plus impressive bonus structure – Hybrid working

Our client, a large multi-site UK-based Logistics company, is recruiting an experienced Sales Account Manager to join their growing business in Manchester.

The right candidate will contact existing customers to seek additional business opportunities or follow up with previous clients. There is no cold calling involved; all calls are with pre-existing customers.

Benefits include:

• Up to £35,000 basic salary
• 2 days working from home
• Working hours: 9:00-17:30
• Strong bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Life assurance
• Simply health Cash Plan after 6 months’ probation

Daily responsibilities:

• Seek, develop, and secure new opportunities with existing and past clients
• Make outbound telesales calls to generate and identify new business
• Maintain and develop existing accounts, upselling additional services
• Manage new accounts with the aim of becoming the sole supplier
• Handle quotations and operational aspects of Sea, Air, and European Road movements
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers
• Actively promote the brand and provide exceptional customer service

Requirements:

• Previous experience in Air & Sea / European sales and operations (UK based)
• Commercially focused with a strong customer service passion
• Self-motivated, driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Confident communicator passionate about their work
• Ability to manage customer accounts and build relationships
• Ability to work autonomously
• Proven sales targets achievement and new business development
• Experience with a UK-based Freight Forwarder

WR Logistics is the #1 recruitment partner for vacancies in the logistics industry, recruiting UK-wide for permanent and contract roles.

WR acts as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.