Senior Freight Account Manager - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global freight and logistics company is looking for a Senior Freight Account Manager in Southampton. The role offers excellent career progression opportunities and involves generating new business, managing customer inquiries, and identifying growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Self-starter with initiative and adaptability.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business aligned with financial targets.
• Develop and sell forwarding solutions for clients.
• Conduct market research for new business opportunities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Team player

Adaptability

Telephone manner

Shipment monitoring experience

Job description

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Senior Freight Account Manager - Freight Forwarding, Southampton

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Leading global freight and logistics company seeking a Senior Freight Account Manager. Offers excellent progression opportunities and a strong reputation 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
• Work with prospects and existing clients to develop and sell forwarding solutions
• Manage customer enquiry processes
• Report weekly on business development to the COO
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities
• Identify growth opportunities through new customers, routes, and services

Skills:

• Self-starter with initiative and adaptability
• Excellent customer service skills
• Highly organized with a willingness to learn
• Strong team player
• Good telephone manner
• Shipment monitoring experience

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