Road Freight Operations

Road Freight Account Manager

Bristol | Up to £31,000 + bonus
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Enjoy working in a close-knit office but want the opportunities that come with a global company? This Road Freight Account Manager role offers both.

Based in a small Bristol office, you’ll have the chance to build strong relationships with your customers and colleagues while working within an international freight forwarding network. You’ll take ownership of your accounts, develop your commercial knowledge and play a visible part in the team’s success.

For someone who enjoys the customer side of road freight, this is an opportunity to broaden your experience and build a long term career with a global business.

• Salary up to £31,000, depending on experience

• Bonus

• 25 days’ holiday

• Employee benefits package

• Small office environment with a close-knit team

• Opportunities to learn and progress within a global company

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

You’ll manage relationships with road freight customers, understand their requirements and work closely with operations to deliver a reliable service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the main point of contact for your customer accounts

• Building relationships and identifying opportunities to grow existing business

• Preparing quotations and following up on customer enquiries

• Liaising with operations, overseas partners and transport providers

• Monitoring service performance and resolving customer queries

• Keeping customers informed and ensuring their requirements are understood

• Maintaining accurate account records and pricing information

• Experience in road freight account management, customer service or operations

• A good understanding of road freight services and customer requirements

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Commercial awareness and confidence discussing rates and quotations

• An organised, proactive approach to managing a busy workload