New Business Account Manager

Our client is a rapidly expanding road freight and logistics company based in Manchester they are now looking for a New Business Account Manager to help drive the business forward You'll identify opportunities and help build long-term partnerships that actually matter. If you're hungry, resilient, and serious about building a career in sales, this role will stretch you and reward you. Main responsibilities * Creating Opportunities * You'll research, prospect, and build a pipeline of new business across multiple industries. * High-volume outbound calling. Smart, confident, and purposeful conversations that uncover real logistics pain points. * Listen to clients, diagnose needs, and position the right logistics solutions, not push products. * Driving Deals Forward * From first call to close, you'll manage the sales cycle with discipline, urgency, and attention to detail. * Building Trust, Not Transactions * You'll establish credibility fast and turn prospects into long-term clients. * You'll work closely with the wider sales team to spot trends, open new markets, and sharpen your approach. Experience required * Sales experience, ideally logistics, transport, Road freight or supply chain (but mindset beats CV). * Comfortable with cold calling and understands that rejection is part of success. * Has a genuine hunger to win and hates being average. * Know how to qualify leads, ask sharp questions, and create momentum. * Communicates clearly, confidently, and persuasively. * Is organised, disciplined, and relentless with follow-ups. * Is comfortable using CRM systems, prospecting tools, and basic tech. * Thinking Strategically What You Get in Return * You'll receive a competitive salary £30,000 to £40,000 and benefits package * Car Allowance * Mobile/ Laptop * Real Growth * This company is scaling, and the people who help build it will grow with it. * A High-Performance Environment * You'll be surrounded by people who care about standards, effort, and results. * Clear Progression * Perform well, and doors open. Simple as that. * Competitive Pay * Base salary plus performance-based incentives, your effort directly impacts your earnings. * Purpose * You're not just filling a seat. You're helping build something that lasts * You'll be part of a growing, ambitious logistics company * You'll work with a team that values excellence, teamwork, integrity, and results * You'll have see-clear pathways for career progression and development * You won't be treated like a number, your contribution will be noticed