Overview
In this role you drive new business and manage key accounts within the international road logistics space, supporting clients with tailored freight solutions. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to grow profit and deliver reliable, cost-effective service. You’ll work from telesales to in-person meetings, shaping our client portfolio and contributing to a mission of connecting essential goods globally. This is an opportunity to impact logistics efficiency and customer success at scale.
Pay / Benefits
- contributory pension
- Route 2 Rewards scheme
- wellbeing centre
- employee assistance program (24/7 GP, legal and financial advice, mental health counselling)
- company car
Responsibilities
- Generate new prospect leads and accounts via telephone and in-person meetings
- Telesales, B2B selling, negotiations and presentations
- Grow gross profit and hit account-specific targets
- Achieve sales productivity and revenue targets
- Provide high level internal and external customer care
- Provide accurate, cost-effective quotations
- Prepare weekly/monthly sales activity reports for Branch Manager
Key requirements
- Experience in proactive telesales or outbound sales (cold calling)
- Logistics experience beneficial but not required
- Experience generating own sales leads
- Experience working to targets and KPIs
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above
- Strong administration and organization skills
- Full driving license
- Proactive and motivated
- Customer-focused with strong relationship-building
- Negotiation and presentation skills
- Telesales
- Negotiations
- Presentations
Road Logistics Sales Account Manager in Kegworth employer: Kühne + Nagel
At Kuehne+Nagel, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in the logistics industry. With a strong focus on operational excellence and innovation, we foster a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth. Located in the UK, this role offers the unique opportunity to lead transformative initiatives within a global network, ensuring that your contributions resonate across more than 40 countries while enjoying a supportive environment that values your expertise and vision.
