About the Role
It's more than a job. With a sales career at Kuehne+Nagel, you'll drive long‑term business success by mastering sales strategies, nurturing customer relationships, and identifying new opportunities. You will also bring relief and peace of mind to pet owners worldwide, helping our colleagues build reliable veterinary supply chains that ensure pets get the care they need. Are you passionate about sales and ready to make a real impact in the world of logistics? We are looking for a driven Freight Account Manager to join our market‑leading International Road Logistics team. If you thrive on winning new business, delivering exceptional service, and helping customers succeed, this could be the role for you.
Responsibilities
* 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 gross profit and achieve the targets 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 sales activity figures as instructed by the Branch Manager.
Qualifications
* Experience in proactive telesales or cold‑calling sales, ideally with outbound telesales experience.
* Previous logistics experience is beneficial, but we are 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 KPIs.
* GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent).
* Strong administration and organisational skills.
* Ability to influence others.
* Full driving licence.
Benefits
We are a forces‑friendly employer who recognize the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant we offer a contributory pension plan and the Route 2 Rewards scheme, which includes discounts, benefit information, recognition and a wellbeing centre. We provide an employee assistance programme that gives access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling, helping you live a happier and healthier life. Company car: enjoy a hassle‑free commute with a company car.
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