It's more than a job When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at KuehneNagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At KuehneNagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine. We are looking for an Internal Operational Account Manager to join our hugely successful market leading international road logistics team in Basingstoke. This role will be perfect to showcase your demonstrable experience,that you are be able to take on an existing portfolio and help to retain and grow the accounts within that portfolio. The Operational Account Manager will be responsible for managing, maintaining and growing existing accounts. As part of the role, you will have a designated portfolio in which you will have responsibility for managing against designated targets and ensuring maximum customer satisfaction. How you create impact - Record daily sales activity on branch boards. - Monitor existing accounts trading patterns using an account tracker to ensure revenue and volumes are maintained. - Prepare weekly/monthly reports for the branch manager to demonstrate activity and achievement against targets. - Maintain and grow business revenue, where there are opportunities, to achieve branch monthly sales targets. - Maintain and increase the revenue of the account base. - Take responsibility for personal safety and health and that of colleagues; in accordance with company safety and health rules. Do not ignore a safety hazard or near miss; report it promptly. What we would like you to bring - Exceptional customer service skills - Solid understanding of Freight Forwarding. Extensive knowledge of forwarding techniques and a customer-centric approach. - Display a keen eye for detail and precision. - Demonstrate the ability to negotiate and influence individuals, both within and outside the organization. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills. - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize conflicting tasks. What's in it for you At KuehneNagel, you get to grow your expertise, shape processes and deliver innovative solutions. We are continuously building our local and global network and our product portfolio, creating career opportunities in different fields of work worldwide. As a leader in the logistics industry, we provide a collaborative and IT-driven environment where you will work with motivated and customer-centric colleagues across the world. We look forward to receiving your comprehensive online application. Who we are Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At KuehneNagel, 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. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid. Kuehne Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.