Senior Freight Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Freight Forwarder is seeking a Senior Freight Account Manager / Business Development Manager to manage new business development with autonomy. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of up to £65,000, an uncapped commission structure, and remote working options—all while contributing to exciting growth plans for 2025.

Benefits

Company Car

Remote Working

Uncapped Commission

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing new business.
• Experience in Freight or Logistics industry.
• Currently employed at a Freight or Logistics company in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and generating new business leads via telesales.
• Preparing quotes and job costing.
• Managing cargo movements via Road, Air, or Sea Freight.
• Maintaining customer retention.

Skills

Business Development

Customer Service

Sales

Communication

Job description

Senior Freight Account Manager / Business Development Manager (Air, Sea, or Road)

Package: 20% of GP Commission Structure! + Salary up to £65,000 + Company Car + Remote Working

My client offers a role with complete autonomy to manage your day, free from micro-management and pointless KPIs.

If you have a proven track record of securing new business and feel underappreciated or seek a company that values and rewards your contributions with real progression opportunities, this could be the perfect role for you.

Compensation:

Uncapped, incentivised bonus scheme paying up to 20% of GP, with a genuine annual OTE potential exceeding £100,000.

• Uncapped commission: up to 20% of GP, paid monthly

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Prospecting and generating new business leads via telesales
• Preparing quotes and job costing
• Managing cargo movements via Road, Air, or Sea Freight
• Maintaining customer retention
• Providing excellent customer service
• Communicating regularly with clients and handling inquiries

This is an exciting opportunity to advance into a commercial role within the Logistics industry, working with an established global Freight Forwarder aiming to increase market share in 2025, building on consistent growth over the past five years.

Note: Only candidates currently employed at a Freight or Logistics company in the UK will be considered.