Senior Freight Account Manager - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global freight and logistics company is seeking a Senior Freight Account Manager in Bradford with significant progression opportunities. This role focuses on generating new business, collaborating with clients, and managing inquiries, providing a dynamic and rewarding work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 17:30

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role, particularly in freight or logistics.
• A proven track record of generating new business.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business aligned with financial targets.
• Manage customer inquiries throughout the process.
• Conduct market research to identify business opportunities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent customer service orientation

Organized

Good communication skills

Experience monitoring shipments

Job description

Leading a global freight and logistics company, we are seeking a Senior Freight Account Manager. This role offers significant progression opportunities and is with a company renowned for staff retention and development.

Offer:

• Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 17:30
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Responsibilities:

• Generate new business aligned with financial targets.
• Collaborate with prospective and existing clients to develop and sell forwarding solutions.
• Manage customer inquiries throughout the process.
• Report weekly on business development progress to the COO.
• Conduct market research to identify business opportunities.
• Identify and report growth opportunities through new clients, routes, and services.

Skills:

• Self-motivated with initiative and adaptability.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Organized with a willingness to learn.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Experience monitoring shipments.

Interested candidates should contact us as soon as possible at 0117 422 4910.