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Freight Account Manager

WR Logistics
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19, England

Salary

£22,000 - £28,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The Freight Account Manager position is located in Cleckheaton, BD19, with a salary of £28,000 depending on experience.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in the freight forwarding industry, specifically in sea and air import and export.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer relationships, negotiating contracts, and developing new business from existing clients.
  • Strong communication skills and experience with CRM or freight forwarding software are essential for this role.
  • The company offers benefits such as 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for further career progression.

Job Title: Freight Account Manager

Location: Cleckheaton, BD19

Salary: 28,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday

Freight Account Manager Overview

My client are an international logistics company based in West Yorkshire who were established in 2010 with a turnover of 32 million. They are looking for an experienced inside sales and account manager to grow, develop, and join their great team. The ideal candidate will create a long-term relationship with their customers and to oversee a portfolio of assigned customers and develop new business from existing customers.

Freight Account Manager Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer sales matters
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
  • Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximise profits
  • Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts
  • Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives
  • Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement
  • Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g., quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
  • Prepare reports on account status
  • Collaborate with the sales team to identify and grow opportunities within a territory
  • Co-ordinate with our overseas partners

Freight Account Manager Experience

  • Minimum 2 years' experience working in the freight forwarding industry specifically sea and air. Import and export
  • Solid experience with CRM software / Freight Forwarding software
  • Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs
  • Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
  • Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation abilities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to present on video quotations to clients daily

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Further career progression
  • Secure and Stable company

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