Account Manager

Our client is a leading logistics service provider that are now recruiting for an Account Manager to join their team. This position is open to Junior level Account Manager Candidates & Senior level Account Managers. Junior will initially be more office focused, generating leads before progressing onto field sales. Senior Account Managers will be following leads generated out in the field, provided with such benefits (company car/laptop etc). As Account Manager you will be responsible for achieving and exceeding financial, appointment & telesales targets set my the line manager along with maintaining and developing your customer base. Sourcing sales leads - in-house systemsOutbound calls to generate leads/clients/meetingsCustomer visitsPreparing quotations for presentations The successful candidate will have a sales background, senior candidates will have an extensive background, with proven track records. Given the nature of this position you will have excellent time management skills and be able to work under pressure/to targets. Apply now for consideration! SDW Recruitment is the South's leading recruitment specialist to the shipping, freight forwarding, supply chain & logistics industries. SDW was established in 2002 and our team possess more than 50 years combined experience & knowledge gained form working within the shipping & forwarding industry. We pride ourselves on always delivering a proactive, professional & high quality service to both our clients & candidates We make every effort to reply to applicants, but due to high volumes of applications this is not always possible and if you have not been contacted by one of our consultants after 3 days, please assume that you have not been successful. However if you have relevant shipping & freight experience, we will of course add you to our in-house system and contact you with details on all positions we feel could be of interest. Please be assured of confidentiality at all times.