Account Manager

We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Account Manager to join a leading global freight and logistics organisation. This role involves managing a portfolio of 10-15 key client accounts, with a strong focus on developing long-term relationships, increasing account value, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. You'll play a crucial role in supporting your clients' international logistics needs, including freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, distribution, supply chain optimisation, project logistics, and cutting-edge technology solutions.

While prior experience in freight and logistics is essential, you'll benefit from an intensive three-month training programme designed to equip you with in-depth knowledge of the company's systems, services, and client approach. The position is predominantly office-based, with regular client visits across the East Midlands region and the flexibility to work from home on occasion.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most respected names in global logistics. With decades of industry experience and a presence in key markets around the world, this company has built a reputation for reliability, innovation, and outstanding service. Their approach is rooted in strong ethics, operational excellence, and long-term relationships with both customers and employees.

They place a strong emphasis on internal growth, offering structured development programmes and ongoing training that allow team members to continually expand their skills and progress their careers. Collaboration is at the heart of their culture, and employees are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and work closely across departments and regions.

Whether it's through their investment in technology, their commitment to sustainability, or their customer-first mindset, this organisation is forward-thinking and future-ready, making it a truly exceptional place to work for professionals who want to be part of something meaningful and globally impactful.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a customer-facing role within the freight forwarding or logistics industry
• Strong commercial awareness and a strategic mindset, with the ability to engage and influence decision-makers at various levels
• Full UK driving licence, with the flexibility to travel to client sites across the East Midlands region

Benefits:

• £35,000 - 50,000 basic per annum + huge additional yearly earnings
• £5,400 per year car allowance.
• Additional employee pension contributions.
• Private healthcare (comes with many additional benefits).
• 23 days + bank holidays.