Senior Freight Account Manager - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; 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 based in Dartford. This role offers the opportunity for substantial progression in an esteemed firm known for staff retention and development. Key responsibilities include generating new business, managing customer relationships, and reporting to senior management. Ideal candidates will be self-starters with strong organizational skills and a drive for excellent customer service.

Benefits

Monday to Friday working hours

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding.
• Proficiency in managing customer relationships.
• Background in business development.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business according to financial targets.
• Develop and sell Forwarding solutions.
• Manage customer enquiries and report progress.
• Conduct market research for new opportunities.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Self-starter

Organisational skills

Team player

Good telephone manner

Adaptability

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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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.