It's more than a job
As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
Are you passionate about sales and ready to make an impact in logistics? We're looking for a driven Freight Account Manager to join our market-leading International Road Logistics team. If you enjoy winning new business, building strong customer relationships and delivering tailored freight solutions, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with a business that's continuing to invest and expand.
How you create impact
- Generate new prospect leads and new accounts over the telephone and face-to-face.
- Role will involve Telesales, Face to Face selling (B2B), Negotiations and Presentations.
- Consistently grow the gross profit and achieve the targets as set out in the Account Manager Scheme.
- Achieve Sales productivity and revenue targets.
- Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
- Provide customers with accurate and cost effective quotations.
- Prepare weekly/monthly figures of sales activity as instructed by the Branch Manager.
What we would like you to bring
- Experience working in a proactive telesales or cold calling sales role ideally with Outbound telesales experience.
- Previous logistics experience is beneficial, but we’re equally open to motivated individuals looking to step into the sector.
- Experience of generating own sales leads would be beneficial.
- Experience of working to targets and KPI’s.
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent).
- Strong administration and organisation skills.
- Ability to influence others.
- Full Driving License.
What's in it for you
When you join our team, you'll be rewarded for your commitment and expertise with a competitive range of benefits. These include the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension scheme, our Route 2 Rewards programme offering discounts, recognition and wellbeing support, and an Employee Assistance Programme providing you and your immediate family with access to a 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice, and confidential mental health counselling. As proud holders of the Gold Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the skills and experience that service leavers bring to our organisation. You'll also benefit from a company car, making business travel and commuting even easier.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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