Road Logistics Sales Account Manager

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers’ promises. By transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods – you are making moments possible for people all around the world.

Freight Account Manager – International Road Logistics

We’re seeking a dynamic Freight Account Manager to join our market‑leading International Road Logistics team. If you are passionate about sales, driven to win new business, and eager to deliver exceptional service, we want to hear from you. Your role will encompass full account management, from initial telesales through to delivery, and you will be expected to drive profit growth through effective customer management.

• Generate new prospect leads and new accounts over the telephone and face‑to‑face.
• Conduct telesales, face‑to‑face selling (B2B), negotiations, and presentations.
• Consistently grow gross profit and achieve the targets set 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 sales activity reports 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 organisational skills.
• Full driving license.

• Contributory Kuehne + Nagel pension plan – Route 2 Rewards scheme with discounts, benefits information, recognition, and wellbeing resources.
• Company car for a hassle‑free commute.
• Employee assistance program offering 24/7 GP, legal, and financial advice, as well as mental health counselling.

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 people’s lives 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.