Sales Account Manager Road Logistics

Kuehne + Nagel, City Centre, Manchester

Sales Account Manager Road Logistics

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Kuehne + Nagel, City Centre, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 27 Oct | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Location ref: City Centre, Manchester

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about sales and ready to make a real impact in the world of logistics? We're 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., Due to continued growth and investment, we're seeking a Sales Executive to generate new business and promote our freight services to both prospective and existing clients. You'll manage the full sales cycle-from initial outreach through to delivery-while driving profit growth through effective account management. We're looking for a motivated and forward-thinking individual with a genuine passion for sales. You'll take the time to understand each customer's needs, delivering tailored solutions that add real value, while maintaining a high level of accountability throughout. How you create impact

  • 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 the gross profit and achieve the targets as 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 figures of sales activity as instructed by the Branch Manager.

    Experience working in a proactive telesales or cold calling sales role ideally with Outbound telesales experience.
  • Previous logistics experience is beneficial, but we're 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 KPI's.
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent).
  • Strong administration and organisation skills.
  • Ability to influence others.
  • Full Driving License.

    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. But you will also bring relief and peace of mind to pet owners around the world. Because when you do your job, your colleagues around the world are able to build reliable veterinary supply chains that ensure pets get the care they need. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work is about more than we imagine., 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.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/sales-account-manager-road-logistics-127650406