Freight Account Manager

We are currently working on behalf of a global shipping and logistics company based in Dartford looking for a Freight Account Manager to join their team, with a duty of winning new business and nurturing current business.
If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and are looking for a sales role where you can thrive and grow then this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities

• Cold calling, lead generation & customer appointments
• Maintain and develop your existing accounts.
• Knowledge of your own hauliers will be a great advantage.
• Process bookings from customer by phone/email
• Handle the coordination of freight (Land, Air or Sea)
• Handle all operational aspects of import and export movements.
• Request customs clearance of both export and import shipments via our in-house customs team.
• Build and maintain a good working relationship with customers and suppliers.
• Liaise with all relevant parties to ensure that expectations are met during the movement of cargo.

Benefits:

• Company Car
• Company laptop
• Company Phone
• 20 days holiday + bank holiday

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