Ocean Import Operations Account Manager

Position: Ocean Import Operations Account Manager
Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester (Hybrid/Office-Based)
Salary: up to £35,000 + Excellent Benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 17:00pm (Flexible with hybrid working)

Holiday: 25 days plus bank holiday

Are you an experienced ocean freight professional who thrives on building lasting customer relationships and delivering seamless logistics solutions? This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading employee-owned logistics organisations, where people, partnership, and performance truly drive success.

As an Ocean Import Operations Account Manager, you’ll act as the key point of contact for a portfolio of clients – ensuring shipments run smoothly from start to finish while providing an exceptional standard of service. You’ll collaborate closely with the wider operations team, balancing the day-to-day detail with the bigger commercial picture.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage ocean import shipments from origin to final delivery, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Provide exceptional service to all customers, handling queries and resolving issues promptly.
• Invoice and cost files accurately and on time.
• Select and negotiate with carriers/service providers to maximise profitability.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key clients and suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and contribute to business development.
• Ensure all operational procedures and company standards are followed.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in ocean import freight forwarding or a similar logistics role.
• Strong communication and customer service skills – you’ll be the face of the business for your clients.
• A positive, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and confidence managing profit margins.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and build trusted internal relationships.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• Employee-ownership bonus structure.
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced benefits package.
• Supportive, people-first culture with genuine opportunities for growth and progression.
• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking business where your ideas and input truly matter.

If you’re a natural relationship-builder who takes pride in providing a first-class customer experience, this is your opportunity to be part of a company that values partnership and empowers its people.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

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