Freight Account Manager

Freight Account Manager

Location: Birmingham , West Midlands (County) Salary: Competitive Date posted: 03/06/2012 16:02 Job type:Permanent Company: Kuehne & Nagel Ltd Contact: Please apply online Ref: Totaljobs/UK-0003-25 Job ID: 53749054

Company Information

With more than 61,500 employees at 900 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on providing IT-based supply chain management services.

Business Unit Information



RH was established for forty years and then acquired in April 2011 by Kuehne + Nagel one of the worlds largest multi modal global logistics service providers. Kuehne + Nagel was established 120 years ago and have 900 locations in more than 100 countries. RH Group are a fully multi modal operator who can deliver real cost effective, tailored solutions for our clients.

Job Description

Freight Account Managers - 18,500 basic, OTE Year 1: 22,262, OTE Year 2: 30,470

To achieve profit growth through effective management of new and existing customer accounts from sale through to delivery by prospecting, telesales, field sales and account management.

Main responsibilities

If you are quick to spot where there is money to be made, this is the role for you: our uncapped commission scheme means the sky is the limit in terms of earning potential. You will develop your own portfolio of customers by generating your own leads, contacting businesses by telephone and attending your own sales appointments. Once the customer is on board you will process consignments, track and chase deliveries, perform all customer service tasks and develop the account on an ongoing basis. You will be the single point of contact for your customers at all times. The better the service you provide the more profit you will make. Bonus is paid on both new and retained business.



Requirements to Candidates

Skills and experience required

Full manual driving license Experience of working in a proactive outbound sales role either on the phone or face-to-face Influencing skills are essential, this is a competitive industry Customer focused You will be smart and presentable and confident meeting and presenting to potential customers Good admin and organisation skills are also key to this role

Additional Remarks

Package

Car and mobile phone issued on start of employmentCar upgrade from month 12Basic salary increase to 25,400 pa in year 331 days holiday inclusive of bank holidaysContributory Pension schemeFree parking