Key Account Manager

Everoad by sennder; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital freight forwarder is seeking a Key Account Manager based in Manchester. The role involves expanding customer relationships, managing opportunities to drive market growth, and utilizing data insights to identify new opportunities. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years in sales and a proven track record in account management. Join a dynamic and ambitious team dedicated to transforming road logistics in Europe, where your contributions will have a significant impact on the industry.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Employee wellbeing programs

Vibrant workspaces

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in sales and/or account management.
• Strong track record managing shipper portfolios and delivering measurable results.
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Expand relationships across departments in the customer supply chain.
• Manage an active opportunity pipeline to drive market share growth.
• Conduct business reviews to identify new growth opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Data driven approach

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Job description

Key Account Manager

Manchester, UK | Commercial | Hybrid | Full-time

sennder is Europe's Leading Digital Freight Forwarder. In a traditional industry, we’re moving fast and focusing on the digitalisation and automation of road logistics.

By leveraging our proprietary technology, we’re building an ecosystem that is leading the industry into the 21st century.

We are a growing team looking for a Key Account Manager to help us on our journey to revolutionise road freight logistics. The role is located in our Manchester office.

What You Will Do

• Expand relationships across departments in the customer supply chain.
• Leverage SME networks for product and service line opportunity development.
• Manage an active opportunity pipeline to drive market share growth.
• Conduct business reviews to identify new growth opportunities using data insights.
• Utilise strategic negotiation for complex pricing discussions with customers.
• Analyse customer data to create viable supply chain solutions collaboratively.
• Represent digital solutions through technology and analytics application.
• Advocate for customer needs within the organization to ensure proper resource alignment.
• Conduct financial reviews and implement solutions for process improvement and cost avoidance.
• Ensure adherence to AR processes and manage customer feedback proactively.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 6 years of experience in sales and/or account management.
• Strong track record managing shipper portfolios and delivering measurable results related to the limited business operations being transitioned.
• Proven high performance in the past year.
• Ability to travel up to 30% (domestically and internationally).
• Demonstrates and drives a data driven approach.
• Demonstrated influencing, negotiation, collaboration, communication and presentation skills.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable financial results through sales or account management solutions.
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Why Choose sennder

We believe in empowering our people to grow beyond their limits, embrace challenges, and create solutions that drive our collective success. Our culture thrives on entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and collaboration.

Dynamic Scale‑Up

sennder is at a pivotal stage – transitioning from a scale‑up to a sustainably growing company. This means we move fast and constantly push ourselves to improve. Joining us means being part of an ambitious, international team of talented individuals who value teamwork as much as bold thinking. Face‑to‑face connections across our offices remain central – it's not uncommon to travel to our offices across Europe to collaborate as we tackle challenges and celebrate wins together.

Put Your Stamp on the Industry

We operate in a complex and ever‑changing industry where your ideas and efforts have tangible, transformative impact. This is your chance to be hands‑on in creating sustainable, meaningful solutions that help businesses thrive.

Employee Well‑Being

We make mental wellbeing and engagement a priority through initiatives like our sennCare program, a partnership with nilo (global wellbeing platform), and regular satisfaction surveys via Culture Amp. And most importantly, work alongside people who truly care about you as a person. There is something special about the people at sennder that goes beyond just ‘work’.

Your Growth, Rewarded

We believe in rewarding our team for their commitment and contributions to our long‑term success. Our compensation package may include performance bonuses, referral rewards, or equity that align with our goal of building a thriving company together. We're excited to grow with you!

Vibrant Workspaces

Our offices are equipped with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to keep you energized and connected. When you walk into a sennder office, you immediately feel the sennder spirit: our shared culture paired with each location’s own unique character. Highlights include a slide in our Wroclaw office and a sunny rooftop terrace in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Milan! We also enjoy coming together regularly, from monthly aperitivos to spontaneous team moments.

We celebrate diversity and value your character just as much as your skills. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry, we still encourage you to take a chance and apply. Bring your authentic self and help us shape the future of logistics in Europe.