Position: Sea Freight Account Manager
Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester
Salary £33,000 + bonuses
Hours: Mon - Friday 9:00-17:30pm (Hybrid 2 days form home 3 office based)
Sea Freight Account Manager Overview:
Our client is the world's largest employee-owned logistics organization, and are currently seeking an experienced freight forwarding account manager to join a growing team in Wythenshawe, Manchester.
As an Ocean Freight Account Manager, you will be responsible for providing freight rates, quotes, and pricing solutions for key account customers, focusing on FCL & LCL. You will play a crucial part in business retention and delivering excellent customer service within the wholesale commercial team. This position offers a hybrid-working model, with 2 days from home and 3 days office-based.
You will work closely with the Business Development Team to ensure clients new are retained, with the primary objective of delivering year-on-year growth. You will act as an extension of the clients' business, providing a single point of contact from the initial enquiry through to quotations, bookings, delivery, and aftercare.
Sea Freight Account Manager Responsibilities:
Provide exceptional service to all customers
Achieve profit growth through effective commercial management of new and existing accounts
Maximize revenue opportunities from existing accounts by proactively pursuing underdeveloped areas
Follow company account management/sales policies and procedures
Provide and record timely, accurate, competitive pricing while maintaining maximum profit margin
Assist in the development and implementation of new services
Carry out any other duties deemed necessary by the companyEmployee Benefits:
25 days holiday + Bank Holiday
Hybrid working policy
Company bonus scheme
New starter gift box
Long service awards
Pension scheme
Colleague benefits portal
Friends and family referral scheme (£500)
Enhanced Mat & Pat leave
Contractual sick pay
Childcare scheme
Long service sabbatical
Team social events
Cycle to work scheme
Company loan scheme
Paid volunteer days
Birthday off
Free teas and coffee
Flexible lunch breaksIf you are an enthusiastic and driven individual with a passion for exceeding expectations, apply today!
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