via Reed · 16 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Freight Account Manager role (Progression to Branch Manager)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Nottingham Full-time GBP 50,000 – 60,000
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Freight Account Manager role (Progression to Branch Manager)

£50,000 - £60,000 (OTE £80k + ) + Commission + Company Benefits + Progression + COmpany Car

Nottingham - Hybrid + UK & European Travel

Are you a Freight Account Manager looking to become the go-to freight specialist, build and lead your own team, run your own office and benefit from a generous commission structure?

Established in the 1980s, this international freight forwarding specialist is part of a large global logistics group with a multi-million-pound turnover. The group provides end-to-end transport solutions across road, air and sea freight, working with clients across a range of industries and continuing to expand its international network.

In this role, you'll manage and grow an existing portfolio of freight accounts while developing new business across the region. You'll build strong customer relationships, negotiate rates and identify opportunities to increase revenue. While account management is the core of the role, you'll also have a strong focus on winning new business and growing your portfolio. The role involves regular UK customer travel and occasional European travel.

This role would suit an experienced Freight Account Manager looking to take on greater responsibility, develop new business and progress into a leadership position.

The Role:

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of existing freight accounts

  • Develop new business and increase revenue across the region

  • Build relationships with key customers and negotiate commercial proposals

  • Travel to UK customer sites and occasionally across Europe

  • Progress into Branch Manager, building and leading a team around you

The Person:
  • Account Manager in freight forwarding or similar

  • Comfortable travelling to customer sites across the UK

  • Commutable Nottingham

Reference: BBBH27318

Freight, Freight Forwarding, Account Manager, Account Manager, Sales, Business Development, Logistics, Road, Air, Sea, Import, Export, Commission, Branch Manager, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Mansfield, Newark, East Midlands, UK, Europe

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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