£35K/yr to £40K/yr
Sunderland, England
Permanent, Variable

Key Customer Account Handler

Posted by Reed.

Are you customer service orientated with a sharp eye for detail? If so, we are on the lookout for a proactive and organised Key Customer Account Handler to join our client's dynamic team. In this fast-paced role, you'll be the vital link between customers and operations—ensuring smooth vehicle and driver coordination whilst delivering top-tier service.

If you thrive in a people-focused environment, love solving problems, and enjoy keeping things running like clockwork, we want to hear from you!

Salary & Perks:

  • Annual Salary: £39,592.80 (equivalent to £16.92/hour)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Holidays: 28 days per annum – incudes BH
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible between 7am – 5pm (1 hour lunch)
  • Onsite free parking
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for progression and time-served benefits

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Build and nurture strong relationships with customers, tailoring solutions to meet their needs.
  • Issue clear instructions to drivers and monitor vehicle movements to minimise delays.
  • Support the Customer Services team with queries and updates.
  • Conduct daily briefings and debriefings with drivers.
  • Maintain and optimise the Transport Management System (TMS).
  • Track and report on customer KPIs and ensure compliance with driver legislation.
  • Coordinate with fleet maintenance for vehicle servicing and MOTs.
  • Resolve client queries quickly and professionally.
  • Handle ad-hoc tasks: bookings, assigning drivers/vehicles, ETA checks, and delivery coordination.
  • Manage paperwork: scan, transfer paperwork to customers.

What we're looking for:

  • Proven experience in transport coordination or a similar role would be ideal but not essential.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with both customers and internal teams.
  • Confident using IT systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure.
  • Detail-oriented with top-notch organisational skills.

Ready to take the wheel?

If you're ready to drive your career forward in a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Interviews are being held ASAP with immediate starts! What are you waiting for? Get Applying TODAY!

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