Freight Account Manager / BDM
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Location: Fully Remote
Salary: Up to £70k + 20% Uncapped Commission
Company Car | Laptop | Mobile Phone | Pension | 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Build Something Bigger
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 xgikmsk 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 oppo...
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