Freight Account Manager

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 Greater Manchester/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

Hybrid working and autonomous territory management

Clear progression and long-term portfolio growth

Supportive operations and pricing team The Role – Freight Account Manager You will develop and manage a portfolio of freight forwarding customers, combining new business development with relationship growth from existing contacts.

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 with customer relationships.

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 Location: Manchester – covering regional customers. 

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