Senior Freight Account Manager - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global freight and logistics company is seeking a Senior Freight Account Manager. This role promises significant growth prospects and is located in an organization renowned for its employee development and retention strategies. The position includes business development, customer management, and market research responsibilities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Standard working hours Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 17:30

Responsibilities

• Generate new business aligned with financial targets.
• Collaborate with customers to develop forwarding solutions.
• Manage the customer enquiry process.

Skills

Self-starter with initiative

Excellent customer service

Highly organized

Good communication skills

Monitoring shipments

Job description

Leading global freight and logistics company is 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 customers to develop and sell forwarding solutions.
• Manage the customer enquiry process.
• Report weekly on business development progress to the COO.
• Conduct market research and gather intelligence to identify business opportunities.
• Identify and report on growth opportunities via new customers, routes, and services.

Skills

• Self-starter with initiative and adaptability.
• Strong drive to deliver excellent customer service.
• Highly organized with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Experience monitoring shipments.

If interested, please contact me as soon as possible at 0117 422 4910.