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Road Freight Account Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group
Posted 3 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 1LL, England

Salary

£35,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Gleesons is seeking a Freight Account Manager for their Road Division in Sheffield, offering a salary range of £35,000 to £50,000 plus a package that includes a company car and commission.
  • The role involves managing and developing customer accounts, focusing on long-term growth and retention within a customer-driven business environment.
  • Candidates should have experience in Freight Account Management, specifically in Road Freight, along with a proven track record in account management and client relationship building.
  • Key responsibilities include identifying new sales opportunities, conducting outbound telesales, and maintaining regular contact with customers to ensure satisfaction and explore additional business opportunities.
  • The ideal candidate will be client-focused and possess a strong background in securing new business and expanding relationships with existing clients.

Gleesons has been partnered with a Global Freight Forward looking for a Freight Account Manager for there Road Division ,

The Client is looking for a professional looking to grow within a Customer driven business you will manage your accounts and further develop relationships with the business and forwarder.

Job Title: Road Freight Account Manager

Locations: Sheffield

Salary: 35 - 50,000 + Package

Package: Company Car + Commission


Duties:

  • Build and manage a portfolio of customers within your assigned territory, focusing on long-term growth and retention.
  • Proactively identify new sales opportunities through the company's internal CRM system and other market intelligence sources.
  • Conduct outbound telesales activity to profile and qualify potential clients, leveraging product suite for the Freight Forwarding business.
  • Schedule and attend face-to-face meetings with prospective clients, presenting tailored proposals and quotations.
  • Take full ownership of accounts in your portfolio, working to grow volume and position the business as the preferred or sole supplier.
  • Maintain proactive, regular contact with your customers to ensure satisfaction, resolve issues, and explore further business opportunities.
  • Securing new business and expanding relationships with existing clients, transitioning them to the internal customer service team once onboarded.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Freight Account Management Experience.
  • Road Freight Experience.
  • Proven Track Record of Account Management - Growth New & Old.
  • Client Focused

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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