Sales Account Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Basingstoke is seeking a Freight Account Manager to join its International Road Logistics team. The role emphasizes generating new business, managing client accounts, and providing tailored service to enhance client satisfaction. Ideal candidates have experience in telesales, a solid track record in B2B sales, and strong organizational skills. This position offers competitive pay and numerous employee benefits including holidays, training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Life Assurance Option with pension scheme

Tailored personal development and training programme

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Leave

Childcare Vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a proactive telesales or cold calling sales role.
• Experience of generating own sales leads.
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Generate new prospect leads and new accounts over the telephone and face-to-face.
• Involve telesales, face-to-face selling, negotiations, and presentations.
• Grow gross profit and achieve targets as per the Account Manager Scheme.
• Provide high level of customer care and accurate cost-effective quotations.

Skills

Outbound telesales experience

Strong administration and organisation skills

Ability to influence others

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Job description

Job description

Are you passionate about sales and looking to make a real impact in the world of logistics? Were 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! Apply now to take your career to the next level with a company that values growth, innovation, and accountability.

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.

Experience of generating own sales leads would be beneficial.

Experience of working to targets and KPIs.

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent).

Strong administration and organisation skills.

Ability to influence others.

Full Driving Licence.

What's in it for you

As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment.

You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme

A tailored personal development and training programme.

Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.

We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Leave

Childcare Vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more)

Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation