Airfreight Sales Executive / Key Account Manager

Manchester Airport - Hybrid / Remote Working

Salary up to 50k + 4k Car allowance DOE

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and commercially driven Sales Executive to join our growing Sales team. This role focuses on selling our Wholesale Freight Forwarding services to the Freight Forwarding community, including Airfreight Export, Import, and Courier services.

The successful candidate will play a key role in building strong relationships with freight forwarding partners while driving revenue growth, looking after key accounts and building lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

* Build and maintain strong relationships with your portfolio of freight forwarding customers through regular face-to-face sales meetings.

* Manage and retain existing sales accounts, ensuring high levels of service and customer satisfaction.

* Identify and develop growth opportunities within development accounts.

* Proactively uncover and connect with new opportunity accounts to expand the customer base.

* Research, plan, and prepare effectively for all sales meetings, ensuring timely follow-up actions.

* Provide weekly sales reporting and pipeline updates.

* Continuously research and pursue new business opportunities to support company growth.

* Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and marketing exhibitions where required.

What We're Looking For

* A proactive and results-driven sales professional.

* Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

* Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into long-term partnerships.

* Well-organised with strong planning and follow-up abilities.

* Previous experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or B2B sales would be advantageous.

What We Offer

* Salary up to 50k + 4k Car allowance

* Hybrid / Remote Working

* Onsite Café & gym

* Free parking

* Close to local train station and shops

* Regular team day / nights out

* Opportunity to work within a growing and dynamic business.

* Exposure to industry events and networking opportunities.

If you are an ambitious sales professional looking to grow your career within the freight forwarding and logistics sector, we would love to hear from you