Account Manager - Freight Forwarding

Are you an experienced freight forwarding professional with a strong customer network or the ambition to build one?

Join a forward-thinking logistics provider where you keep your customers and the commission - for the lifetime of the account.

This is a rare opportunity for a commercially driven Freight Account Manager / Business Development Manager / Freight Sales Executive to grow a profitable portfolio across Air, Sea, and Road freight in the North West.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lifetime commission on your accounts (no internal account grabs)
• One of the strongest commission structures in freight forwarding
• Work autonomously and independently - building a business within a business
• Work with like-minded people in a successful and well-established business

The Role
You will develop and manage a portfolio of freight forwarding customers, combining new business development with relationship growth from existing contacts. Once the customers are on board, you will personally manage them and manage shipments end to end.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and win new freight forwarding clients
• Develop and grow existing customer relationships and spend
• Quote and price shipments using carrier rate cards
• Manage shipments end-to-end across Air, Sea, and Road
• Ensure accurate shipping and customs documentation
• Deliver excellent service to secure repeat business
• Cross-sell additional logistics modes and services
• Collaborate with operations and internal teams

Ideal Candidate Profile
We welcome candidates from freight sales OR operations backgrounds.

You may be currently:

• Freight Account Manager
• Freight Business Development Manager
• Internal Sales / Pricing Coordinator
• Freight Forwarding Operator with clients
• Logistics Sales Executive

Requirements

• Freight forwarding experience (Air, Sea, or Road)
• Sales, account management, or customer-facing operations experience
• Existing client relationships or ability to develop them
• Commercially motivated and customer-focused
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Full UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 £ 55,000 basic (DOE)
• Uncapped lifetime commission on accounts
• Company car or car allowance
• Up to 29 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working
• Training, development & progression

Based in Manchester with the autonomy to win and manage customers across the UK.

Apply If you re ready to grow your own freight portfolio with true ownership and earning potential, apply now with your CV.