Road Logistics Sales Account Manager

Company: Kühne + Nagel
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Location: Dartford
Job Description:

Overview

In questa role you will drive new business and manage end-to-end freight accounts within our International Road Logistics team. You will win new clients, deliver excellent service, and influence account profitability in a fast-paced logistics environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to tailor solutions and support our customers’ goals, helping us move goods safely and efficiently. This is a growth-minded role with accountability and the opportunity to shape a key part of our road freight business. You’ll be part of a global leader that values initiative, performance, and collaborative problem-solving.

Pay / Benefits

  • pension plan
  • Route 2 Rewards scheme
  • employee assistance program
  • 24/7 GP access
  • legal and financial advice
  • company car

Responsibilities

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

Key requirements

  • Experience in proactive telesales or cold-calling sales, ideally outbound
  • Logistics experience is beneficial, but candidates from other sectors are considered
  • Experience generating own sales leads
  • Track record of meeting targets and KPIs
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
  • Strong administration and organisational skills
  • Ability to influence others
  • Full driving license
  • enthusiastic
  • innovative
  • motivated
  • outbound telesales
  • negotiations
  • presentations

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Posted: September 20th, 2026