£50K/yr to £75K/yr
Birmingham, England
Permanent, Variable

Key Account Manager - Freight Automotive

Posted by Right Now Recruitment.

Right Now Group are working with an International Freight Forwarder based at LHR and BHX who are looking to bring aboard a new Account Manager within their Automotive department.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead customer weekly/monthly meetings/calls as well as business/KPIs reviews
  • Develop and maintain account development plan for each account identifying current share of business and additional opportunities
  • Provide market intelligence and updates on an ongoing basis
  • Review current and potential future system integration opportunities
  • Troubleshoot and resolve customer complaints including future corrective action
  • Work closely with the pricing and procurement teams on quotations and tender responses
  • Focus on building relationships with selected customers
  • Support collection process ensuring customers pay in accordance with agreed credit terms
  • Ensure new customers or lanes are implemented correctly in conjunction with the onboarding team
  • Support marketing campaigns and customer entertainment
  • Work as part of a team sharing knowledge and experience proactively

Experience Required:

  • A minimum of 3 years work experience in account management
  • A minimum of 3 years work experience in sales
  • A background in freight forwarding
  • A bachelors degree is preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong commercial acumen

Salary: Up to £75,000
Location: Birmingham
Shift: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm

ALL RELEVANT CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED WITHIN 24 HOURS.