Strategic Sales Manager

Strategic Freight Sales Manager – Bristol We are looking for a Strategic Freight Sales Manager to drive business growth and manage high-value, strategic accounts. This role focuses on developing new customer revenue, maintaining a healthy sales pipeline, and delivering results across complex, high-impact accounts. Job type: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday – 09:00 – 17:30 Package: Competitive salary Car allowance Commission Day to day: Own and grow a portfolio of named strategic accounts, driving new business and exceeding revenue targets. Prospect, qualify, and engage potential customers to maintain a strong and active sales pipeline. Schedule and execute productive sales calls and meetings, ensuring consistent follow-up and opportunity management. Navigate opportunities through the full sales process using advanced sales techniques and internal resources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions for customer needs, including cost-benefit analyses and logistics planning. Support on-boarding and smooth transition of new accounts, ensuring accurate documentation and customer introductions. Maintain accurate records in the CRM and provide timely reporting on sales activities. Stay up-to-date on industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape. Requirements: Proven experience managing and closing large, strategic accounts from a freight forwarding setting Must have experience with a UK based freight forwarder Strong knowledge of supply chain concepts, process mapping, and cost drivers. Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills. Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Confident, persuasive, and able to influence decisions at all levels. Fluent in English and able to meet customers off-site regularly. Proficient with CRM tools and sales reporting systems. WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.