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Sales account manager

Milton Keynes
Permanent
Kuehne Nagel
Sales account manager
Posted: 9 July
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JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, 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 Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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We are currently recruiting for a Freight Account Manager to join our highly successful, market-leading International Road Logistics team. Due to continued growth and investment, we are seeking a Sales Executive who will be responsible for generating new business and promoting our freight services to both potential clients and existing customers. This role will encompass full account management, from initial telesales through to delivery, with the Account Manager expected to drive profit growth through effective customer management.

We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative, and motivated individuals with a genuine passion for sales. The ideal candidate will go the extra mile to understand the unique needs of each customer, providing a tailored account management service that adds real value to their business. The role also requires offering unrivalled accountability within the industry.

How you create impact

1. Generate new prospect leads and new accounts over the telephone and face-to-face.
2. Role will involve Telesales, Face to Face selling (B2B), Negotiations and Presentations.
3. Consistently grow the gross profit and achieve the targets as set out in the Account Manager Scheme.
4. Achieve Sales productivity and revenue targets.
5. Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
6. Provide customers with accurate and cost effective quotations.
7. Prepare weekly/monthly figures of sales activity as instructed by the Branch Manager.

What we would like you to bring

8. Experience working in a proactive telesales or cold calling sales role ideally with Outbound telesales experience.
9. Experience of generating own sales leads would be beneficial.
10. Experience of working to targets and KPI’s.
11. GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent).
12. Strong administration and organisation skills.
13. Ability to influence others.
14. Full Driving Licence.

What's in it for you

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefits information, recognition and its wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this is to help you live a happier and healthier life. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer that recognises the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.

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.

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.

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