Freight Account Manager – Sheffield

Exciting Opportunity: Freight Account Manager (Import & Export) – Sheffield

Are you a sales professional in the freight forwarding industry? Ready to take the next step in your career with a rapidly growing company? Our client, a leading freight forwarder specializing in Air, Road, and Sea logistics, is seeking an ambitious Freight Account Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong sales background, keen to make an impact and thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Growth Potential: Our client has been expanding year on year, and this is the perfect time to get on board and shape the future of the business.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative team where your contributions will be valued, and you’ll have every opportunity to make a real difference.
• Great Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM, giving you plenty of time for your personal life while making a strong impact professionally.

What You’ll Get:

• Salary: Up to £61,000 (including car allowance) + performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to the Nest Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
• Career Growth: Work in an environment where you’ll be supported to progress and take on new challenges.
• Flexible Work Culture: A friendly, supportive team that fosters growth and work-life balance.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Sales Cycle: From prospecting and initiating new business opportunities to ensuring a smooth transition into operations, you’ll manage the entire sales process.
• Prospect & Build Relationships: Use your expertise to seek out new prospects through cold calls, emails, and social media, all while building strong client relationships.
• Set and Smash Targets: You’ll set your personal sales goals and work hard to exceed them.
• Engage Clients & Drive Solutions: Be the first point of contact for inquiries, generate quotes, and arrange meetings to organize logistics for clients.
• Expertise in Import & Export: Your knowledge of the import/export process will be key to ensuring client satisfaction and operational success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven Experience: At least 10 years in the freight forwarding industry, with a strong sales background.
• Previous Roles: Ideally, you’ve worked as a Freight Account Manager or Business Development Manager (BDM) within freight forwarding.
• Freight Knowledge: Strong understanding of the freight forwarding sector, with hands-on experience at a freight forwarder.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a driven sales professional looking to take your career to the next level and join an exciting, rapidly expanding business, we’d love to hear from you!

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