Senior Freight Account Manager - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; 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 in Wakefield. This role offers substantial opportunities for progression and supports staff development in a reputable workplace. Responsibilities include generating new business, managing customer relations, and developing forwarding solutions. Applicants should demonstrate strong customer service skills and a proactive approach to teamwork in a dynamic freight environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Monday to Friday working hours (0930hrs - 1730hrs)

Qualifications

• Strong team player capable of monitoring shipments.
• High drive to deliver excellent customer service.
• Highly organized and willing to learn and develop.

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.

Skills

Customer Service

Self-starter

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Communication Skills

Job description

Client:

Location:

wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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.

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom