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Kuehne + Nagel; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension plan

Route 2 Rewards scheme

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

Kuehne + Nagel is recruiting a Freight Account Manager in the United Kingdom to drive new business within our International Road Logistics team. You will manage end-to-end sales from telesales to delivery, focusing on growing profit through exceptional customer management.

Ideal candidates will have telesales experience, a drive to win new accounts, and the ability to tailor logistics solutions for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in proactive telesales or cold-calling sales.
• Logistics experience is beneficial but not required.
• Experience generating own sales leads.
• Experience working to targets and KPIs.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above.
• Strong administration and organisation skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Full Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Generate new prospect leads and accounts via telephone and face-to-face.
• Telesales, face-to-face selling (B2B), negotiations and presentations.
• Grow gross profit and achieve targets and KPIs.
• Provide high level of customer care and accurate quotations.
• Prepare weekly/monthly sales activity reports as instructed by the Branch Manager.

Skills

Telesales

Account management

Negotiations

Presentations

Customer care

Influence

Driving licence

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Are you passionate about sales and looking to make a real impact in the world of logistics? We’re seeking a dynamic Freight Account Manager to join our market-leading International Road Logistics team. If you're driven to win new business, deliver exceptional service, and help our clients thrive, we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a Freight Account Manager to join our highly successful, market-leading International Road Logistics team. Due to continued growth and investment, we are seeking a Sales Executive who will be responsible for generating new business and promoting our freight services to both potential clients and existing customers. This role will encompass full account management, from initial telesales through to delivery, with the Account Manager expected to drive profit growth through effective customer management.

We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative, and motivated individuals with a genuine passion for sales. The ideal candidate will go the extra mile to understand the unique needs of each customer, providing a tailored account management service that adds real value to their business. The role also requires offering unrivalled accountability within the industry.

How you create impact

• Generate new prospect leads and new accounts over the telephone and face-to-face.
• Role will involve Telesales, Face to Face selling (B2B), Negotiations and Presentations.
• Consistently grow the gross profit and achieve the targets as set out in the Account Manager Scheme.
• Achieve Sales productivity and revenue targets.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
• Provide customers with accurate and cost effective quotations.
• Prepare weekly/monthly figures of sales activity as instructed by the Branch Manager.

What we would like you to bring

• Experience working in a proactive telesales or cold calling sales role ideally with Outbound telesales experience.
• Previous logistics experience is beneficial, but we’re equally open to motivated individuals looking to step into the sector.
• Experience of generating own sales leads would be beneficial.
• Experience of working to targets and KPI’s.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Strong administration and organisation skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Full Driving License.

What's in it for you

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne + Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing center. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance program providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognize the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organization.Company Car: Enjoy a hassle-free commute with a company car.