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