Sales Account Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Sales Account Manager, where you'll drive business growth in their International Road Logistics team. This role revolves around account management and providing tailored service to clients, ensuring operational excellence and strong stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Life Assurance Option with pension scheme

Personal development and training programme

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Childcare Vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at high street stores

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or a good understanding.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for generating new business and promoting freight services.
• Ensure customer excellence and full compliance with operations.
• Build relationships with all stakeholders and team members.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Transport Planning

Teamwork

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

MS Office Competence

Knowledge of Customs Procedures

Job description

Sales Account Manager

Are you passionate about sales and looking to make a real impact in the world of logistics? We're seeking a dynamic Sales 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.

YOUR ROLE

We are currently recruiting for a Road Logistics Sales 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.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work within the Road logistics international operational team who are managing vehicles and
  shipments on behalf of mainly general cargo customers, for FTL and LTL, ensuring all necessary
  operational duties and functions are in accordance with specific working instructions and
  customer SOPs.
• Ensure customer excellence.
• Ensure full compliance in all aspects of the road freight import, export, cross trade and domestic
  distribution operation.
• Build relationships with all stakeholders.
• Build relationships with all colleagues to ensure a smooth operation.
• Operate Vehicles - with a comprehensive understanding of line haul routes, driving hours and
  other legislation.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Experience with transport planning or understanding of it.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Knowledge of current Customs Procedures
• Ability to work well as a team member
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Competent in MS Office

GOOD REASON TO JOIN

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

ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL

With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.