Sales Account Manager - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global freight and logistics company is hiring a Sales Account Manager in Basildon. The role offers opportunities for progression, focusing on generating new business and developing customer relationships in freight forwarding. The company is known for staff retention and development, providing a supportive work environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 15:30 schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding or related field is beneficial.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn are key.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business aligned with financial targets.
• Work with customers to develop and sell forwarding solutions.
• Manage customer enquiry processes.

Skills

Self-starter

Excellent customer service skills

Highly organized

Strong team player

Good telephone manner

Monitoring shipments

Job description

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Sales Account Manager - Freight Forwarding, Basildon

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Basildon, United Kingdom

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Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

Job Description:

Leading global freight and logistics company seeking a Sales Executive. Offers room for progression and has an excellent reputation for staff retention and development.

Offer:

• Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 15:30
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Responsibilities:

• Generate new business aligned with financial targets
• Work with prospective and existing customers to develop and sell forwarding solutions
• Manage customer enquiries process
• Report weekly business development progress to COO
• Conduct market research and gather market intelligence for business opportunities
• Identify and report growth opportunities via new customers, routes, and services

Skills:

• Self-starter with initiative and adaptability
• Excellent customer service skills
• Highly organized with a willingness to learn
• Strong team player
• Good telephone manner
• Monitoring shipments

If interested, please contact me at 0117 422 4910.