Road Logistics Sales Account Manager

Overview

In this role you drive new business within the International Road Logistics team, managing end-to-end accounts from telesales to delivery. You’ll grow profitability through proactive customer management and tailored service. The position sits in a market-leading logistics environment, offering opportunities to shape customer outcomes and contribute to the company’s growth and accountability culture. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver value and support client success.

Pay / Benefits

• contributory pension plan
• Route 2 Rewards scheme
• wellbeing centre
• employee assistance program (24/7 GP, legal and financial advice, mental health counselling)
• company car

Responsibilities

• Generate new prospect leads and accounts via telephone and face-to-face
• Engage in telesales and B2B selling, negotiate and present proposals
• Grow gross profit and hit targets within the Account Manager scheme
• Achieve sales productivity and revenue targets
• Provide high level internal and external customer care
• Provide accurate and cost-effective quotations
• Prepare weekly/monthly sales activity reports as directed by Branch Manager

Key requirements

• Experience in proactive telesales or cold calling
• Logistics experience is beneficial but not required
• Experience generating own sales leads
• Experience working to targets and KPIs
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above
• Strong administration and organisation skills
• Full driving license

• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Innovative mindset and sales passion
• Customer-focused and tailored account management
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities

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