Account Manager

Account Manager - 33k + Commission - Manchester - Hybrid

Our client who are a global freight forwarding are currently recruiting for an experienced Account Manager to join their growing business in the Manchester area.

The right candidate should be able to cost, quote and operationally manage their accounts with suppliers of their choice.

Package

• Salary: Up to 33,000
• Unique, clear & uncapped bonus structure.
• Working Hours 08:00 - 17:00hrs
• Hybrid
• Pension
• 25 Days Holiday
• Birthday off

Responsibilities

• Seek, Develop and secure new opportunities
• Make outbound telesales calls to potential clients to generate and identify new business opportunities
• Cold Calling & lead generation.
• Maintain and develop existing accounts, upsell additional services.
• Manage new accounts in your business base, ideally with the aim of becoming the sole supplier.
• Handle quotations & all operational aspects of Sea, Air and European Road movements.
• Build client base and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Actively promoting the brand and always provide exceptional customer service.
• Arrange regular client check ups.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Air & Sea / European sales role or, an operations role but with the passion to go into a business development / sales focused role is desired.
• Commercially focused with a strong passion for customer service.

• Self-motivated and driven with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• A confident communicator with a passion for their work.
• Ability to work successfully in an autonomous role.

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

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.