Sales Account Manager

White Recruitment Construction; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Sales Account Manager in Wolverhampton to drive new business growth. This role involves managing client relationships, generating leads, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates must have experience in Air & Sea freight and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and unique bonus structure, along with benefits such as a pension scheme and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Unique bonus structure

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or operations within Air & Sea freight (must have).
• Strong commercial acumen and customer service orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
• Make outbound telesales calls and generate leads.
• Maintain and grow existing customer accounts.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service orientation

Excellent communication skills

Confidence

Self-motivation

Job description

Sales Account Manager – Wolverhampton – Up to £40,000

As part of continued growth, our client is seeking a Sales Account Manager to join the team. This role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, self-management, and a strong focus on generating new business. You will be the main point of contact for prospective and existing clients and will be responsible for converting quotes into profitable business.

Working hours:

08:00 – 17:00 – Monday to Friday

Job type:

Permanent

What’s on Offer:

• Unique, clear, and uncapped bonus structure
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (including statutory)

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively seek, develop, and secure new business opportunities
• Make outbound telesales calls and generate leads
• Conduct cold calling to identify potential clients
• Maintain and grow existing customer accounts, promoting up‑sell opportunities
• Manage new accounts with the aim of becoming the sole logistics supplier
• Provide quotations and oversee operational aspects of Sea, Air, and European Road freight
• Build a strong client base and maintain long‑term relationships
• Promote the company’s brand and deliver exceptional customer service
• Conduct regular client check‑ins and account reviews

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in sales or operations within Air & Sea freight (Must have)
• Must have right to work (No sponsorship on offer)
• Strong commercial acumen and customer service orientation
• Highly self‑motivated with an entrepreneurial approach
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to build and manage a sales pipeline independently
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing time effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Driven and enthusiastic with a passion for providing client solutions
• Character and cultural fit are as important as experience – team members must be energetic, resourceful, and client‑focused