Freight Account Manager in West Yorkshire

Posted by Spring Supply Chain

£40,000 – £55,000 a year

West Yorkshire · Permanent

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 West Yorkshire.

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 – West Yorkshire, covering regional customers.

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