Road Logistics Sales Account Manager

Company: Kühne + Nagel
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Location: Basingstoke
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you drive new business and growth within our International Road Logistics team while delivering exceptional service to clients. You own end-to-end account management, from prospecting to delivery, and aim to boost profitability through strong customer leadership. You’ll work across the business to tailor solutions that add real value, contributing to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This opportunity appeals to sales-minded professionals who want to make a tangible impact in logistics at scale.

Pay / Benefits

  • contributory pension plan
  • Route 2 Rewards scheme
  • employee assistance program
  • company car
  • wellbeing center
  • 24/7 GP and counselling

Responsibilities

  • Generate new prospect leads and accounts via phone and in-person meetings
  • Telesales, face-to-face B2B selling, negotiations and presentations
  • Grow gross profit and meet targets as per the Account Manager Scheme
  • Achieve sales productivity and revenue targets
  • Provide high level internal and external customer care
  • Prepare weekly/monthly sales activity reports

Key requirements

  • Proactive telesales or cold-calling experience (outbound preferred)
  • Logistics experience is beneficial but not required
  • Experience generating own sales leads
  • Track record of meeting targets and KPIs
  • GCSE Maths and English at C or above (or equivalent)
  • Strong administration and organisational skills
  • Full driving license
  • enthusiastic
  • innovative
  • motivated
  • telesales
  • outbound sales
  • negotiations

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Posted: November 1st, 2026