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Sales Accounts Manager - Logistics / Transport

Workstreet
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Sales Accounts Manager in the logistics and transport sector, based remotely with headquarters in West Midlands.
  • The salary range for this role is between £45,000 and £50,000, along with a company car.
  • Candidates should have at least 3 years of proven business-to-business (B2B) sales account management experience in logistics or transport.
  • Key responsibilities include managing existing client accounts, nurturing relationships, and negotiating with freight suppliers to secure competitive rates.
  • The ideal candidate should possess excellent customer service skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capability to work under pressure.

Sales Accounts Manager- Logistics / Transport - Supply Chain

Location: Remote, HQ West MidsHours of Work: 9.00 - 5.30 Monday to FridaySalary:£45,000 to £50,000 plus car

Our client is a well-established supply chain business operating within the international transport and shipping industry, providing transport solutions by air, road, and sea

They are seeking a Business Development Manager to manage existing customers , nurturing relationships.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Proven business-to-business (B2B) sales account management experience in logistics, pallet or transport
  • Drivers license
  • Supply chain experience
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Confident communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work to deadlines and handle pressure
  • Quick thinker with problem-solving abilities
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic character
  • Ability to work within and support a team

Duties of the Role:

  • Account management of existing clients
  • Building and nurturing client relationships to maximise business potential
  • Negotiating with air, road, and sea freight suppliers to obtain rates
  • Calculating and submitting quotations
  • Following up on quotations to close deals and secure trial bookings
  • Client visits (averaging one day per week)
  • Internal liaison with the sales team, assisting with quotations and service information
  • Liaison with the operations team to pass on necessary client instructions and information
  • Providing support to the operations team with client communication where necessary

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.