Tall Grass Recruitment

Freight Account Manager / BDM Location: Fully Remote Salary: Up to 70k + 20% Uncapped Commission Company Car Laptop Mobile Phone Pension 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Build Something Bigger Are you an experienced Freight Sales professional looking for more than just another sales role? We're looking for an ambitious Freight Account Manager to join a growing freight forwarding business and play a key role in building and expanding the commercial function. This is an opportunity to make a real impact. You'll have the freedom to develop your own customer base, increase revenue and help shape the future direction of the business, with genuine progression opportunities available. The Role As a Freight Account Manager, you will be responsible for winning new business and developing long-term relationships with customers moving freight both within the UK and internationally. Your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining your own portfolio of freight forwarding customers Generating new business through proactive sales activity and networking Booking and attending customer meetings Providing quotations across Road, Sea and Air Freight services Advising customers on Customs solutions and international shipping Delivering exceptional customer service and building long-term relationships Working closely with the operations team to ensure a seamless customer experience Supporting operational teams during busy periods where required Managing your sales pipeline and achieving agreed revenue targets What They Are Looking For Previous experience within Freight Forwarding sales or account management Strong knowledge of Road, Air, Sea Freight and Customs A proven track record of winning and developing new business Commercially minded with excellent negotiation skills Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales Excellent communication and relationship-building skills A desire to grow with an ambitious and expanding business What's on Offer 70,000 Basic DOE 20% uncapped commission with no upper earnings limit Company car Laptop and mobile phone Pension scheme 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Office-based, hybrid or fully remote working available depending on experience and location Genuine opportunity to build and develop your own customer portfolio Long-term career progression, including the opportunity to help build and lead a future sales team

1 Company - 3 Roles - Road Customs & Deep-Sea Air Import & Export Operators My client is one of the largest independently owned worldwide freight forwarders in the UK. It was established almost 40 years and operates from 9 locations, including the head office in Bradford and two warehouses. Expert teams offer sea, air and road freight, UK warehousing and distribution, and special projects alongside a dedicated customs team. Offices in Birmingham, Bradford, Derby, Halifax, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle. They are looking to add to their ever growing ranks Deep Sea & Air Import & Export and Road Freight Operators who can come in and hit the ground running and are well versed in all aspects of customs entries & CDS is a MUST & Cargo wise is a nice to have. Some of the things you ll be doing every day include: Preparing customs entries on imports and exports ensuring a high level of accuracy and full compliance Processing documents such as COO, EUR1 on ICERT Ensuring a screening process takes place to review client documentation such as commercial invoices and packing lists Processing refunds via HMRC Guaranteeing the import/export of finished products and components, ensuring the process is cost-effective and efficient Taking decisive action with the organisation of the flows of activity Ensuring customs authorisation documentation is checked and correctly completed Guarantee compliance with international transport regulations and customs procedures Co-ordinate international transport operations Ensure the prioritisation of local customs administration The role requires: Previous experience of working with customs data and knowledge of customs legislation At least 2 years experience in a customs role Experience of CDS essential, Descartes and FCL preferred Sound understanding of Destin8/CNS Good trade tariff knowledge Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines Eagerness to learn and progress, and the ability to grasp new systems and processes quickly Excellent communication skills Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook Committed, motivated, energetic, proactive, and fun with a positive can-do attitude Ability to work well whilst under time constraints with a right first-time approach Benefits include: Up to £40,000 DOE Continuous development with opportunities for progression in a growing company 25 days holiday + BH Company pension Office based no remote / hybrid working Annual Bonus Company nights out & more