At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and manage accounts in the exciting world of logistics.
- Company: Join Kuehne+Nagel, a global leader in logistics with a strong heritage.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company car, pension plan, and wellness support for you and your family.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by delivering essential goods and services worldwide.
- Qualifications: Sales experience preferred; passion for logistics and customer care is key.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
As a member of the Freight Forwarding team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. By transporting medicines, toys, and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods but also making small and big moments possible for people all around the world.
We are currently recruiting for a Freight Account Manager to join our highly successful, market-leading International Road Logistics team. Due to continued growth and investment, we are seeking a Sales Executive who will be responsible for generating new business and promoting our freight services to both potential clients and existing customers. This role will encompass full account management, from initial telesales through to delivery, with the Account Manager expected to drive profit growth through effective customer management.
We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative, and motivated individuals with a genuine passion for sales. The ideal candidate will go the extra mile to understand the unique needs of each customer, providing a tailored account management service that adds real value to their business. The role also requires offering unrivalled accountability within the industry.
How you create impact:
- Generate new prospect leads and new accounts over the telephone and face-to-face.
- Role will involve Telesales, Face to Face selling (B2B), Negotiations and Presentations.
- Consistently grow the gross profit and achieve the targets as set out in the Account Manager Scheme.
- Achieve Sales productivity and revenue targets.
- Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
- Provide customers with accurate and cost-effective quotations.
- Prepare weekly/monthly figures of sales activity as instructed by the Branch Manager.
What we would like you to bring:
- Experience working in a proactive telesales or cold calling sales role ideally with Outbound telesales experience.
- Previous logistics experience is beneficial, but we’re equally open to motivated individuals looking to step into the sector.
- Experience of generating own sales leads would be beneficial.
- Experience of working to targets and KPI’s.
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent).
- Strong administration and organisation skills.
- Ability to influence others.
- Full Driving License.
What's in it for you:
If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne + Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing center. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance program providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling.
As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.
Company Car: Enjoy a hassle-free commute with a company car.
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference.
Road Logistics Sales Account Manager in Dartford employer: Kühne + Nagel
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