Road Account Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in freight management is seeking a Road Freight Account Manager to develop client relationships and manage accounts effectively. The role involves identifying sales opportunities, conducting telesales, and ensuring customer satisfaction while driving account growth. Ideal candidates should have experience in freight account management and a client-focused approach.

Benefits

Company Car

Commission

Qualifications

• Experience in Freight Account Management.
• Road Freight Experience.
• Proven track record of account growth.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of customers.
• Conduct outbound telesales to profile potential clients.
• Take full ownership of your accounts.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Account growth

Sales opportunity identification

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Gleesons has partnered with a Global Freight Forwarder looking for a Freight Account Manager for their Road Division.

The client is seeking a professional eager to grow within a customer-driven business. You will manage your accounts and develop relationships with clients and forwarders.

Job Title: Road Freight Account Manager

Location: Southampton

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 + Package

Package: Company Car + Commission

Duties:

• Build and manage a portfolio of customers within your assigned territory, focusing on long-term growth and retention.
• Identify new sales opportunities using the company's CRM system and market intelligence.
• Conduct outbound telesales to profile and qualify potential clients, leveraging the company's product suite.
• Schedule and attend face-to-face meetings with prospective clients, presenting tailored proposals and quotations.
• Take full ownership of your accounts, aiming to grow volume and establish the business as the preferred or sole supplier.
• Maintain regular contact with customers to ensure satisfaction, resolve issues, and identify further opportunities.
• Secure new business and expand relationships, transitioning clients to the internal customer service team once onboarded.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in Freight Account Management
• Road Freight Experience
• Proven track record of account growth, both new and existing
• Client-focused approach

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