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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 Humber region.
Why This Role Stands Out
Lifetime commission on your accounts (no internal account grabs)
One of the strongest commission structures in freight forwarding
Hybrid working and autonomous territory management
Clear progression and long-term portfolio growth
Supportive operations and pricing team The Role – Freight Account Manager You will develop and manage a portfolio of freight forwarding customers, combining new business development with relationship growth from existing contacts.
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 with customer relationships.
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 Location The Humber Region– covering regional customers with hybrid flexibility - one day a fortnight in the office
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