Freight Sales Manager (Progression to Branch Manager)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Sunderland; Híbrido; GBP 50.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Commission

Company car

Progression opportunities

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Freight Sales Manager (Progression to Branch Manager) in Sunderland. The role offers a salary of £50,000–£60,000 with OTE £80k+, plus commission, company benefits, progression opportunities and a company car.

Hybrid working arrangement with UK & European travel is included. You will manage and grow a portfolio of freight accounts, develop new business, negotiate proposals, and travel to UK sites with occasional travel to Europe.

Formación

• Sales or Account Manager background within freight forwarding or similar
• Strong commercial and business development experience
• Comfortable travelling to customer sites across the UK
• Ambitious and looking to progress into leadership
• Commutable Sunderland

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Sales/Account Mgmt

Commercial acumen

Business development

Descripción del empleo

Freight Sales Manager (Progression to Branch Manager)

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

Sunderland – Hybrid + UK & European Travel

Are you a Freight Sales 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 Sales Manager or Account Manager looking to take on greater responsibility, develop new business and progress into running their own satellite office and team.

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:

• Sales or Account Manager background within freight forwarding or similar

• Strong commercial and business development experience

• Comfortable travelling to customer sites across the UK

• Ambitious and looking to progress into leadership

• Commutable Sunderland

Reference: BBBH27319A

Freight, Freight Forwarding, Sales Manager, Account Manager, Sales, Business Development, Logistics, Road, Air, Sea, Import, Export, Branch Manager, Sunderland, Newcastle, Durham, Washington, Gateshead, South Shields, North East, 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.