Remote Freight Account Manager - High-Impact Sales

Reed; Felixstowe; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Freight Account Manager. This fully remote role requires strong sales experience in the freight forwarding industry. Responsibilities include developing new customer sales and managing existing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction. The position offers a competitive salary, generous commission scheme, and various benefits including career growth opportunities and a flexible work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance program

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible work culture

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• Previous experience as a Freight Account Manager or Business Development Manager within freight forwarding is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and requirements in the freight forwarding sector.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, able to foster relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop external sales with new customers while maintaining existing business relationships.
• Compile competitive quotes and proposals for new and potential customers.
• Ensure customer needs are met effectively and managed proficiently.
• Ensure all bookings comply with Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Freight forwarding knowledge

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Freight Account Manager. This fully remote role requires strong sales experience in the freight forwarding industry. Responsibilities include developing new customer sales and managing existing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction. The position offers a competitive salary, generous commission scheme, and various benefits including career growth opportunities and a flexible work culture.