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Account Manager (Freight Operations)

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Manchester, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Sept 2026
💰 £50,000/yr(£40,000/yr – £50,000/yr)

About the role

Account Manager (Freight Operations)

Manchester

£40,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Benefits

Are you an Account Manager or similar, with a background in freight operations, looking for a highly autonomous role within a leading global logistics business?

Are you looking to join an incredibly supportive business who prioritise employee progression and development, offering impressive inhouse training from industry experts?

In this role, you will be the main point of contact for customers, responsible for the full lifecycle of airfreight operations, from initial inquiry through to delivery. You will support both quotes and pricing, alongside bookings management and internal coordination, through to customs clearance and delivery arrangements. Finally, you will be responsible for shipment costing and final invoicing.

Founded over 30 years ago, this multinational company aim to continue dominating the logistics sector for years to come, through continued growth, territory expansion, and company acquisition.

This role would suit an Account Manager or similar, with a background in freight, having prior experience managing the full lifecycle of freight operations within both imports and exports.

The Role:

Full lifecycle of airfreight operations
Support both quotes/pricing, alongside bookings management and coordination
Customs clearance and delivery arrangements alongside shipment costing and final invoicing
Monday - Friday, 08:30am - 17:00pmThe Person:

Account Manager or similar
Background in freight operationsReference: BBBH27172

Logistics, Supply Chain, Freight, Forwarding, Import, Export, Customs, Account Manager, Air Freight, Manchester, England

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