Freight Account Manager / BDM

Freight Account Manager / BDM

Location: Fully Remote

Salary: Up to £70k + 20% Uncapped Commission

Company Car | Laptop | Mobile Phone | Pension | 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Build Something Bigger

Are you an experienced Freight Sales professional looking for more than just another sales role?

We're looking for an ambitious Freight Account Manager to join a growing freight forwarding business and play a key role in building and expanding the commercial function.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact. You'll have the freedom to develop your own customer base, increase revenue and help shape the future direction of the business, with genuine progression opportunities available.

The Role

As a Freight Account Manager, you will be responsible for winning new business and developing long-term relationships with customers moving freight both within the UK and internationally.

Your responsibilities will include

Developing and maintaining your own portfolio of freight forwarding customers

Generating new business through proactive sales activity and networking

Booking and attending customer meetings

Providing quotations across Road, Sea and Air Freight services

Advising customers on Customs solutions and international shipping

Delivering exceptional customer service and building long-term relationships

Working closely with the operations team to ensure a seamless customer experience

Supporting operational teams during busy periods where required

Managing your sales pipeline and achieving agreed revenue targets

What They Are Looking For

Previous experience within Freight Forwarding sales or account management

Strong knowledge of Road, Air, Sea Freight and Customs

A proven track record of winning and developing new business

Commercially minded with excellent negotiation skills

Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

A desire to grow with an ambitious and expanding business

What's on Offer

£70,000 Basic DOE

20% uncapped commission with no upper earnings limit

Company car

Laptop and mobile phone

Pension scheme

24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Office-based, hybrid or fully remote working available depending on experience and location

Genuine opportunity to build and develop your own customer portfolio

Long-term career progression, including the opportunity to help build and lead a future sales team