Import / Export Account Manager

Posted: 08/01/26
Recruiter:Bowmay Consulting
Reference:3057060680
Type:Permanent
Industry: Construction
Salary:£30,000 - £35,000 Annual DOE, 25 days hol, bonus, pension
Location:Wythenshawe, Manchester
Description:

Can you confidently manage an import or export shipment end-to-end?

Have you looked after long-standing customer accounts where service, margin and relationships all matter?

We ve partnered with a long-standing client; a business that s grown massively in recent years, where relationships, reliability and trusted delivery are key.

They re looking for an Import / Export Account Manager to join their fantastic team in Greater Manchester. The role suits someone that s confident and has a commercial mindset. You ll maintain and develop a portfolio of import and export accounts, with ocean freight at the heart of the role.

What You ll Get

  • £30,000 £35,000 salary (DOE)
  • 25 days hols + BH s
  • Company pension scheme
  • Quarterly bonus
  • Annual dividends
  • 1-day per week WFH
  • Your birthday off
  • Excellent staff benefits
  • Flexible working (after probationary period), in-keeping with the wider team
  • Full-time onsite during probation to support onboarding and training

About You

  • You ve got solid experience in ocean imports & exports (essential)
  • Air experience would be a huge plus
  • You re comfortable maintaining customer relationships and key accounts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, collaborating with people at all levels
  • Commercially savvy with previous pricing and invoicing experience
  • It goes without saying that you re highly organised, dependable and happy to roll your sleeves up as and when needed
  • Full, clean drivers licence for occasional client meetings (pool car provided)

About the Role

  • You ll be the go-to person for a group of regular customers and key accounts, building relationships and making sure shipments run smoothly
  • Look after ocean import and export shipments from start to finish, with air where needed
  • Confidently work with overseas agents, carriers and suppliers to keep things moving efficiently
  • Handle pricing, invoicing and costs with care and attention to detail
  • Keep customers informed, especially when things change or need sorting
  • Choose the right services for each job, balancing service, cost and reliability
  • Spot opportunities to strengthen existing accounts as relationships grow
  • Manage your own workload while being part of a fun and supportive, close-knit team

About the Company

  • Well-established freight business with long-standing customer and supplier relationships
  • Known for a practical, reliable approach and consistent service delivery
  • Small, close-knit team where people are trusted, supported and valued

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great team in a business that s gone from strength to strength in recent years. If you ve got the experience we re looking for . apply now!

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