Freight Sales Account Manager – Multi-Modal Freight
Region: Manchester Reports to : Manchester office
Are you a proven freight sales professional who knows how to open doors, win accounts, and build long-term commercial relationships?Do you thrive in a role where performance is rewarded properly and autonomy is genuinely respected?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established, financially stable, and highly respected UK freight operator offering true multi-modal capability across road, sea, and air.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities across your chosen region, selling a full suite of multi-modal logistics solutions to SMEs and larger enterprise customers.
You will then become their dedicated account manager – servicing their operational needs with the support of an ops team.
Key responsibilities include:
Proactively identifying and winning new business opportunities
Developing tailored logistics solutions across road, sea & air freight
Building strong, long-term client relationships
Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to handover
Working closely with internal operations and pricing teams
Maintaining accurate CRM and sales pipeline reporting
What We’re Looking For
Proven B2B sales experience within freight forwarding / logistics
Strong knowledge of multi-modal solutions (road, sea, air)
Confident, consultative sales approach
Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially sharp
Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider team
What’s on Offer
Industry-leading commission structure (uncapped)
Choice of company car or car allowance
Competitive basic salary
Genuine career progression within a growing business
Supportive leadership and operational backing
Flexibility to focus on your local region and existing network
Locations
Opportunities available across:South East, Midlands, North East, North West, and Yorkshire
If you’re ready to be properly rewarded for the business you bring in – and want the freedom to sell solutions you can stand behind – this is a role worth exploring.
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