Junior Graduate Account Manager (HF1279850)

Apprentify; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression £30k–£50k+

Uncapped commission

Comprehensive training program

Fast-track career progression

Global client exposure

Job summary

Apprentify is recruiting an Account Manager to build relationships with customers globally and manage a portfolio of clients in the fast-paced freight and logistics sector. You will receive comprehensive training, mentorship from industry experts, and a clear progression path to advance your career and earnings.

You'll drive new business through outreach, manage end-to-end sales, and coordinate with Operations to deliver optimal logistics solutions.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 degree or above.
• At least 6 months of customer-facing experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, ambitious, and motivated by success.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to learn and develop.
• Ability to work independently while thriving as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with new and existing customers.
• Generate new business through proactive outreach, calls, networking, and video meetings.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to account management.
• Keep customers informed throughout the shipping process to ensure a great experience.
• Solve challenges and provide solutions when issues arise.
• Work with Operations to source, quote, and deliver the best logistics solutions.
• Learn the global freight market and become an expert across transport modes.
• Grow existing accounts and identify new commercial opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

2:1 degree or above

Job description

Founded in 2014, our client has built an outstanding reputation for delivering tailored freight and logistics solutions across the globe. Combining industry expertise with a consultative approach, they help businesses achieve their commercial goals while supporting responsible and sustainable supply chains.

Their success is driven by their people. That's why they invest heavily in developing talent, creating a collaborative, ambitious, and energetic culture where career progression is genuinely earned and hard work is rewarded. Expect a vibrant office environment, regular team socials, ongoing training, and a business that celebrates success together.

This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career in a fast-paced, international industry with a company that offers genuine progression from day one.

As an Account Manager, you'll build relationships with customers across the world, develop commercial skills, manage your own portfolio of clients, and become a trusted advisor within the logistics sector. You'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing mentorship from industry experts, and a clear pathway to progress your career and earnings.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and developing relationships with new and existing customers.
• Generating new business through proactive outreach, phone calls, networking, and video meetings.
• Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through to account management.
• Keeping customers informed throughout the shipping process, ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
• Solving challenges and providing solutions when issues arise.
• Working closely with the Operations team to source, quote, and deliver the best logistics solutions.
• Learning the global freight market and becoming an expert across multiple transport modes.
• Growing existing accounts and identifying new commercial opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• A 2:1 degree or above.
• At least 6 months of customer-facing experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, ambitious, and motivated by success.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to learn and develop.
• Ability to work independently while thriving as part of a team.

What's In It For You?

• Clear salary progression from £30,000 to £50,000+ base salary
• Uncapped commission with excellent earning potential
• Comprehensive training and development programme
• Fast-track career progression opportunities
• Fun, social, and vibrant company culture
• Regular team incentives, events, and celebrations
• Opportunity to work with international clients and markets
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're ambitious, commercially minded, and looking for a company that will invest in your future, we'd love to hear from you.