At a Glance
- Tasks: Win new business and build long-term customer relationships in freight forwarding.
- Company: Join a growing freight forwarding business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Up to £70k salary, 20% uncapped commission, company car, and 24 days holiday.
- Other info: Flexible working options and genuine career progression opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact and shape the future of the business while developing your own portfolio.
- Qualifications: Experience in freight sales, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Fully Remote
Salary: Up to £70k + 20% Uncapped Commission
Company Car | Laptop | Mobile Phone | Pension | 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Are you an experienced Freight Sales professional looking for more than just another sales role? We're looking for an ambitious Freight Account Manager to join a growing freight forwarding business and play a key role in building and expanding the commercial function. This is an opportunity to make a real impact. You'll have the freedom to develop your own customer base, increase revenue and help shape the future direction of the business, with genuine progression opportunities available.
The Role
- As a Freight Account Manager, you will be responsible for winning new business and developing long-term relationships with customers moving freight both within the UK and internationally.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining your own portfolio of freight forwarding customers
- Generating new business through proactive sales activity and networking
- Booking and attending customer meetings
- Providing quotations across Road, Sea and Air Freight services
- Advising customers on Customs solutions and international shipping
- Delivering exceptional customer service and building long-term relationships
- Working closely with the operations team to ensure a seamless customer experience
- Supporting operational teams during busy periods where required
- Managing your sales pipeline and achieving agreed revenue targets
What They Are Looking For
- Previous experience within Freight Forwarding sales or account management
- Strong knowledge of Road, Air, Sea Freight and Customs
- A proven track record of winning and developing new business
- Commercially minded with excellent negotiation skills
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A desire to grow with an ambitious and expanding business
What's on Offer
- £70,000 Basic DOE
- 20% uncapped commission with no upper earnings limit
- Company car
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Pension scheme
- 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Office-based, hybrid or fully remote working available depending on experience and location
- Genuine opportunity to build and develop your own customer portfolio
- Long-term career progression, including the opportunity to help build and lead a future sales team
Freight Account Manager / BDM employer: Tall Grass Recruitment
Join a leading logistics company in Liverpool that values its drivers and offers a supportive work culture. With competitive pay rates, a well-maintained fleet, and the flexibility of day or night driving, this role provides not only job security but also opportunities for professional growth within a thriving team. Experience a rewarding career where your contributions are recognised and appreciated.
