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Account Manager - Freight Forwarding

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Are you an experienced freight forwarding professional with a strong customer network or the ambition to build one?

Join a forward-thinking logistics provider where you keep your customers and the commission - for the lifetime of the account.

This is a rare opportunity for a commercially driven Freight Account Manager / Business Development Manager / Freight Sales Executive to grow a profitable portfolio across Air, Sea, and Road freight in the North West.

Why This Role Stands Out  
Lifetime commission on your accounts (no internal account grabs) 
One of the strongest commission structures in freight forwarding 
Work autonomously and independently - building a business within a business 
Work with like-minded people in a successful and well-established business  The Role 
You will develop and manage a portfolio of freight forwarding customers, combining new business development with relationship growth from existing contacts. Once the customers are on board, you will personally manage them and manage shipments end to end.

Key Responsibilities
  
Proactively identify and win new freight forwarding clients 
Develop and grow existing customer relationships and spend 
Quote and price shipments using carrier rate cards 
Manage shipments end-to-end across Air, Sea, and Road 
Ensure accurate shipping and customs documentation 
Deliver excellent service to secure repeat business 
Cross-sell additional logistics modes and services 
Collaborate with operations and internal teams  Ideal Candidate Profile
We welcome candidates from freight sales OR operations backgrounds.

You may be currently:
  
Freight Account Manager 
Freight Business Development Manager 
Internal Sales / Pricing Coordinator 
Freight Forwarding Operator with clients 
Logistics Sales Executive  Requirements
  
Freight forwarding experience (Air, Sea, or Road) 
Sales, account management, or customer-facing operations experience 
Existing client relationships or ability to develop them 
Commercially motivated and customer-focused 
Strong relationship-building skills 
Full UK driving licence  Salary & Benefits  
£40,000–£55,000 basic (DOE) 
Uncapped lifetime commission on accounts 
Company car or car allowance 
Up to 29 days holiday + Bank Holidays 
Hybrid working 
Training, development & progression  Based in Manchester with the autonomy to win and manage customers across the UK.

Apply If you’re ready to grow your own freight portfolio with true ownership and earning potential, apply now with your CV

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