Road Logistics Sales Account Manager

Road Logistics Sales Account Manager

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. That work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors.

We are currently recruiting for a Freight Account Manager to join our highly successful, market‑leading International Road Logistics team. The role involves generating new business and promoting our freight services to potential and existing customers. It encompasses full account management, from initial telesales through to delivery, with expectations to drive profit growth through effective customer management.

• Generate new prospect leads and new accounts over the telephone and face‑to‑face.
• Engage in 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 and monthly sales‑activity figures as instructed by the Branch Manager.

• Experience in a proactive telesales or cold‑calling sales role, ideally with outbound telesales experience.
• Previous logistics experience is beneficial, but we also welcome motivated individuals new to the sector.
• Experience generating your own sales leads.
• Experience working to targets and KPIs.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Strong administration and organisation skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Full driving licence.

As a valued member of our team, you will be rewarded for your commitment and expertise. Benefits include participation in the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan, the Route 2 Rewards scheme (discounts, benefits, recognition, wellbeing centre), an employee assistance programme providing 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice plus mental‑health counselling. We are proud holders of the Gold Covenant and a forces‑friendly employer who recognise the skills and experience of service leavers.

Company car: a hassle‑free commute with a company car.

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 worldwide. 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 local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.