Senior Freight Account Manager - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Global Freight and Logistics Company is seeking a Senior Freight Account Manager in Colchester. The role offers significant progression opportunities within a reputable company recognized for staff development. Candidates should be self-starters with a high drive for customer service and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Monday to Friday shift

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Self-starter who can adapt to various situations.
• High drive to deliver excellent customer service.
• Strong team player with good telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in line with agreed financial targets.
• Manage the overall process of customer enquiries.
• Conduct market research to develop a pool of business opportunities.

Skills

Initiative

Customer Service

Organization

Team Player

Telephone Etiquette

Monitoring Shipments

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Leading Global Freight and Logistics Company who are looking for either a Senior Freight Account Manager, lots of progression and a company who has an excellent reputation for staff retention and development!

Offer

• Monday to Friday 0930hrs - 1730hrs
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in line with agreed financial targets.
• Work with prospective and existing customers to devise and sell Forwarding solutions.
• Manage the overall process of customer enquiries.
• Report business development progress weekly to the COO.
• Conduct market research and gain market intelligence sufficient to develop a pool of business opportunities.
• Identify, assess and report opportunities for growth and development via new customers, new routes and new services

Skills

• Self-starter who can use their initiative and can adapt to various situations
• High drive to deliver excellent customer service
• Highly organised with a willingness to learn and develop
• Strong team player
• Good telephone manner
• Monitoring shipments

If you would like to find out more please get in touch with me as soon as possible on 0117 422 4910.