Road Freight Forwarder

Location: Salford

EU Road Freight Forwarder
- Freight Forwarding
- Manchester - £26,000 - £36,000 pa
 
About the company
 
This company is a key UK freight operations and commercial hub supporting the company's ambition to become a dominant technology-enabled road freight platform across Europe. The concentration of sales, account management, carrier management, and operations roles points to an office focused on revenue generation and execution rather than back-office support.
 
EU Road Freight Forwarder - The Details
 
£26-36,000 basic salary (DOE)
Hybrid working (1 day from home)  
Fantastic progression opportunities  
Permanent, full-time position
Various perks and benefits    Why Join?
 
Blend of operations, sales, and account management responsibilities.
High level of customer ownership and commercial exposure.
Fast-paced, collaborative office environment.
Opportunity to make a direct impact on business growth and customer success.
Clear development pathway within a growing international logistics company.
EU Road Freight Forwarder - Requirements
 
2+ years' experience in logistics, freight forwarding, account management, or a commercial role.
Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Commercial mindset with a focus on growth and profitability.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Additional European language skills are advantageous.
Ambitious, energetic, and eager to learn and develop.
EU Road Freight Forwarder - Responsibilities   
 
Manage and grow an existing portfolio of customers and carriers.
Coordinate daily transport operations and shipment execution.
Build strong relationships with customers, carriers, and key stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to expand services and increase account value.
Negotiate rates and manage transactional sales activities.
Monitor transport performance and provide proactive customer updates.
Support business reviews through data analysis and performance reporting.
Drive efficiency, profitability, and service improvements across customer supply chains.  About Us
 
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