Sales Account Manager Road Logistics

Overview

In this role you drive new business and manage full sales cycles within international road logistics. You will generate leads, present tailored freight solutions, and grow profitability while maintaining high-quality customer care. You work closely with cross‑functional teams to convert opportunities into sustainable accounts. This position offers a chance to shape sales strategies in a global logistics leader and contribute to customer success at scale. Your impact lies in expanding our freight services and supporting customers’ transport needs across borders.

Pay / Benefits

• pension plan
• Route 2 Rewards scheme
• employee assistance program
• 24/7 GP
• legal and financial advice
• wellbeing centre

Responsibilities

• Generate new prospect leads and accounts via phone and in-person meetings
• Lead telesales and face-to-face B2B selling, negotiations, and presentations
• Grow gross profit and hit targets per the Account Manager scheme
• Maintain high levels of internal and external customer care
• Provide accurate, cost-effective quotations
• Prepare regular sales activity reporting as directed by the Branch Manager

Key requirements

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

• influence
• customer focus
• goal-oriented
• telesales
• lead generation
• sales negotiations

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