Freight Forwarding – Account Growth
Reed

South East England, Kent
•17 hours ago
•No application
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Freight Forwarding, Fulfilment & LogisticsDriving Growth and Partnerships across the UK’s Strategic Corridors To lead commercial growth in global freight forwarding (Air, Ocean, Multimodal) and fulfilment/logistics solutions across the South of England. Candidates must combine commercial drive with a deep understanding of international freight and fulfilment operations, working with clients across Pharma & Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, Industrials, General Cargo, eCommerce, and Lifestyle sectors. Key Responsibilities Client Acquisition & Growth Identify and secure new business within pharma, aerospace, industrial, e-commerce (D2C & B2B), and lifestyle/athleisure brands.Build senior-level relationships with SME and mid-market clients, converting pipeline into profitable contracts. Solution Design Work with operations to design bespoke Air, Ocean, and Fulfilment solutions, including bonded warehousing, value-added services, and cross-border eCommerce. Market Intelligence Track competitor activity, regulatory developments (Brexit, customs, trade lanes), and digital trends shaping freight and fulfilment. Account Retention & Expansion Manage and grow new your new accounts brought on board, support existing accounts through exceptional service delivery. Commercial Governance Negotiate and secure commercial agreements aligned with company profit targets and compliance standards.Ensure adherence to UK/EU regulations, trade compliance, and sector-specific standards (e.g. GDP for pharma, defence security requirements). Performance Management Report regularly on KPIs: pipeline health, new wins, GP contribution, retent




