Road Logistics Sales Account Manager

Overview

In this role you will drive new business and manage end-to-end freight accounts within the International Road Logistics team. You’ll balance prospecting with servicing existing clients, aiming to grow profit through strong account management and competitive quotes. You work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective logistics solutions. This is a chance to influence client outcomes at a global logistics leader and build a career in sales-driven logistics.

Pay / Benefits

• Pension plan (contributory)
• Route 2 Rewards scheme
• Employee assistance program with 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice
• Mental health counselling
• Company car
• Wellbeing center

Responsibilities

• Generate new prospect leads and accounts by phone and in person
• Engage in telesales, B2B selling, negotiations and presentations
• Grow gross profit and meet targets per the Account Manager Scheme
• Achieve sales productivity and revenue targets
• Provide high level internal and external customer care
• Offer accurate and cost-effective quotations
• Prepare weekly/monthly sales activity reports

Key requirements

• Experience in proactive telesales or cold calling (outbound telesales preferred)
• Logistics experience 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 organisational skills
• Full driving licence

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Client relationship building
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong organisational skills
• Customer-focused service orientation
• Target-driven mindset

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